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Sunset in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona
The Ajo Mountain Drive offers breathtaking views of the unique Sonoran Desert landscape, featuring a variety of flora and fauna. Two of the standout features of the area are the Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) and the Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). The Saguaro stands tall, often reaching heights of 40 feet or more and living up to two centuries. Its characteristic silhouette, adorned with 'arms' reaching towards the sky, serves as a testament to its endurance in harsh desert conditions. In contrast, the Organ Pipe Cactus thrives in clusters, its slender stems resembling a congregation of organ pipes, hence its name. This cactus species flourishes in rocky terrain, its multiple stems serving as water reservoirs to survive extended periods of drought. These two are endemic to the Sonoran Desert and found nowhere else in the world. This scene , which includes Tillotson Peak, was photographed from the Ajo Mountain Drive in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument south of Ajo, Arizona, USA.
Adult Cururu Toad of the species Rhinella diptycha
A landscape in the desert. The foreground has a saguaro cactus and a cactus bush, the background is the superstition mountain range. The sky is 100% nature, no photoshop work.
High-up view looking towards the north in the direction of the Witwatersrand gold fields. Shot in the UNESCO Vredefort Dome World Heritage Site, North-West Province, South Africa.
Chipmunk sitting on rock with hands to mouth and mouth open in northern Colorado, in western USA of North America. Nearest town is Walden, Colorado.
Large and widespread green prickly pear cactus
Horned Lizards (Phrynosoma) are unique lizards that posses a set of \
Arch Canyon is a picturesque location located along the Ajo Mountain Drive in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona, near the border with Mexico. The Ajo Mountain Drive is a scenic loop road that offers visitors the opportunity to explore the diverse landscapes and natural features of the desert. Arch Canyon is named for the natural arch formation that can be found within the canyon. The arch itself is a stunning geological feature created by erosion over thousands of years. It is composed of ancient volcanic rock and stands as a testament to the forces of nature that have shaped the landscape of the region. Arch Canyon is in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument south of Ajo, Arizona, USA.
The setting sun creates a stunning lightshow on Red Mountain and the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona.
Squirrel in the wild standing up on its hind legs while eating a nut.
Frog
Sitting in the sun, a bumpy and camouflaged Woodhouse's toad sits on the dirt road in Waterton Canyon, Littleton, Colorado.
Cururu Toad of the species Rhinella diptycha
Stenocereus thurberi, the organ pipe cactus, is a species of cactus native to Mexico and the United States. The species is found in rocky desert. Baja California Sur, Mexico. Cactaceae.
Frontal view of a Natterjack toad (Epidalea calamita) in natural sandy habitat. With blue sky and shallow DOF
The Ajo Mountain Drive offers breathtaking views of the unique Sonoran Desert landscape, featuring a variety of flora and fauna. Two of the standout features of the area are the Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) and the Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). The Saguaro stands tall, often reaching heights of 40 feet or more and living up to two centuries. Its characteristic silhouette, adorned with 'arms' reaching towards the sky, serves as a testament to its endurance in harsh desert conditions. In contrast, the Organ Pipe Cactus thrives in clusters, its slender stems resembling a congregation of organ pipes, hence its name. This cactus species flourishes in rocky terrain, its multiple stems serving as water reservoirs to survive extended periods of drought. These two are endemic to the Sonoran Desert and found nowhere else in the world. This scene was photographed from the Ajo Mountain Drive in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument south of Ajo, Arizona, USA.
Squirrel at arch National Park
European green toad (Bufo viridis)
Great Plains Toads (Anaxyrus cognatus) are a large species of toad with a large distribution from the south central United States and Mexico north into Canada. These toads primarily breed during the summer rains.
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert - Ajo Mountain Drive Loop Road Appears to Vanish amid Cacti as it leads to the Ajo Mountain Range
Hedge Hog cactus in the spring Arizona desert
The White-tailed Antelope Squirrel, Ammospermophilus leucurus, is a diurnal species of ground squirrel found in arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. Colorado Plateau. Utah.
The curious squirrel ventured onto the sandy beach
This is a photograph of the scenic desert landscape of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona, USA on a spring day.
Casuarina Coastal Reserve, Darwin, NT. Marbled Frog. Limnodynastes convexiusculus
Cute little squirrel on the rim of the Grand Canyon National Park
Colorado River toad Incilius Bufo alvarius sitting on rock
Western Colorado Desert and Agricultural Outdoors Southwest USA Natural Environment Textures and Backgrounds Macro Nature Brittle Prickly Pear Cactus Photo Series
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