Saguaro National Monument, Arizona
by Natt N. Dodge Napier Shelton
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About This Book
"Saguaro National Monument, Arizona" by Napier Shelton explores the rich natural history of the desert environment in Arizona. Delving into the relationships between land, climate, plants, animals, and humans, the book provides detailed insights into the diverse plant and animal species found in the monument. It highlights the unique adaptations of desert plants like the saguaro cactus and discusses the challenges facing the ecosystem, including habitat destruction and climate change. Through vivid descriptions and illustrations, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the biodiversity and deli...
Chapters (36)
- saguaro national monument ARIZONA
- preface
- contents
- the desert scene
- the sonoran desert and the monument
- Geological Time Table
- climate: the vital factor
- rocks: foundation and soilmakers
- plant and animal zones
- Major Vegetation Types in Saguaro National Monument
- desert plants
- Succulents
- The Saguaro—Monarch of the Monument
- Other Common Cactuses
- Non-Succulents
- Perennials
- Ephemerals
- major plant communities of saguaro
- plants of the hills and mountains
- Oak-Pine Woodland
- Ponderosa Pine Forest
- animals and how they survive
- Invertebrates
- Amphibians
- Reptiles
- Birds
- Mammals
- the rhythms of nature
- the impact of man
- appendix
- Suggested Reading
- Common and Scientific Names of Plants
- Reptiles and Amphibians of the monument.
- Birds of the monument
- Mammals of the monument
- Photograph Credits
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