Australia's Deserts

Many people think of deserts as the most inhospitable environments imaginable. Yet Australia’s deserts are home to a wide range of plants and animals that have learned to survive incredibly harsh conditions. Find out about the surprising adaptions they have made in order to cope with extremes of temperature and the scarcity of water. Why does the ring-tailed dragon sometimes run on its two hind feet? How do desert fish migrate from one waterhole to another? What form of adaptation has helped the mulga to become such a successful desert plant? The answers await you in this fascinating title that will make you want to see the wonders of Australia’s deserts for yourself!