Deserts often inspire thoughts of harsh, barren landscapes without color or life. But not all deserts are hot sand as far as the eye can see. And many have a variety of plants and animals living in them. Deserts are found on every continent in the world and they cover a large chunk of Earth’s surface.

Some deserts are in the mountains, some are in coastal areas, and still others are in icy and snowy regions. But the one trait deserts ...

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