The ways in which plants have adapted through evolution in order to survive in a desert environment are described in this article. Getting water and retaining water are key to their survival, including protecting themselves from animals...

Describes many of the plants and animals that live in deserts and their special adaptations that have enabled them to survive there. Also describes four types of deserts.

Article on the Etosha Pan saline desert in Namibia, which is what remains of a lake from the Pliocene Epoch. Describes its geography, climate, plants and animals, its conservation status, and threats to its biodiversity. (Published:...

Fourth graders will be able to name some plants and animals that live in Utah's desert, forest or wetland ecosystems.

Learn about the characteristics, soil requirements, and prey of carnivorous plants.

Learn about the Arctic tundra biome of Alaska. A discussion of its characteristics, and the animals and the plants that live there.