Hot and Dry

When you imagine a desert, what do you think of first? Maybe it's sand, heat, or Gila monsters, but most likely it's cactus. Cacti are probably the most memorable characteristic of the desert. You will find this kind of life in the Sonoran Desert in the southwest part of America.

The animals that live in the desert usually have special adaptations that allow them to survive the extreme temperatures and conditions that are present in a desert. What special adaptations are needed for life in the Sahara Desert? Where is the Sahara Desert?