Far from being barren wastelands, deserts are biologically rich habitats with a vast array of animals and plants that ... actually live in desert regions. Deserts cover more than one-fifth of ...

A pumpkin is rare sight, especially for desert creatures like this jackrabbit. "Pumpkin is full of Vitamin A and Vitamin C," ...

This could be used to introduce students to the ecosystem of the desert and how people, plants and animals adapt to the conditions. Students could be given a list of plants or animals and asked to ...