Death Valley: Desert Biome Survival
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Death Valley is the largest National Park and the most extreme desert biome in the lower 48 states. Its hot, dry landscape and climate force plants and animals into extreme adaptations for survival. Some animals such as kangaroo rats recycle their own moisture, while the jackrabbit has developed huge ears that wick away heat. While Death Valley's average annual rainfall is 1 ½ inches, Devil's Hole below the valley is one of the largest aquifers in the U.S. After eons of tectonic forces and wind erosion, the valley can be transformed by flash floods that create magnificent alluvial fans and rare bursts of dazzling wildflowers across jagged terrain. This program reveals a land of fascinating paradoxes.
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D**M
One of the best documentaries about Death Valley but...
Why oh why is it not available in HD? The film captures some extraordinary footage of death valley including a rare glimpse after a springtime rainstorm when flowers color the desert. Worth seeing but it's a crime it's not available in HD. The DVD is barely average quality and isn't worth buying, better to watch it on prime.
A**S
The film was awesome. I showed it to a class of English ...
The film was awesome. I showed it to a class of English learners, and with the closed captions and the wonderful graphics, they all learned a lot. I learned a lot, too! Highly recommended.
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