The landscape of the Sonoran Desert Region varies dramatically from
parched desert lowlands to semiarid tropical forests and frigid
subalpine meadows. Covering south easternmost California, much of
southern and central Arizona, most of Baja California, and much of
the state of Sonora, Mexico, it is home to an extraordinary variety
of plants and animals. With a Natural History of the Sonoran
Desert, this book takes readers deep into its vast expanse, looking
closely at the relationships of plants and animals with the land
and people, through time and across landscapes. In accessible
language, more than forty scientists and/or naturalists examine the
region's biodiversity, geology, weather, plants, and animals (from
invertebrates to fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals),
as well as potential threats to the species and habitats. The text
is supplemented throughout with anecdotes, essays, photographs,
maps, diagrams, and 450 finely rendered drawings. This new edition
adds chapters on the Sky Islands, Sea of Cortez, desert
pollinators, and conservation issues. Taxonomic nomenclature has
been updated and new color plates and figures have been added. This
comprehensive natural history, like the original edition, will
surely become an invaluable companion for nature enthusiasts,
birdwatchers, hikers, students, naturalists, and anyone interested
in the desert Southwest. Published in association with the
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
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