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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.
common european crossed viper basking on mountain meadow ( Vipera berus, female )
Superstition mountains near Phoenix Arizona
The image shows a scene in the Sonoran desert with saguaros and othe cactus with mountains in the distance in the early morning light
vacation get away; getting away from it all; travel adventure; desert wonderland
Squirrel at arch National Park
On Highway 1 between Mulege and Loreto. Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Adult Cururu Toad of the species Rhinella diptycha
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.
Frontal view of a Natterjack toad (Epidalea calamita) in natural sandy habitat. With blue sky and shallow DOF
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.
Sunset in the Desert
Plant in Etosha National Park at Kunene Region, Namibia
Stock photograph of a saguaro cactus forest in Saguaro National Park, Arizona, USA during sunset.
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.
An ocotillo puts on green l
The Common Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) is a North American species of lizard in the family Crotaphytidae. It is distinguished by its oversized head, colorful body and bands of black around the neck and shoulders. The black bands give it the name “collared”. It is also known as Eastern Collared Lizard, Oklahoma Collared Lizard, Yellow-Headed Lizard and Collared Lizard. The collared lizard can grow to 8-15 inches in length including the tail. They have a large head and powerful jaws. The adult males with their blue green bodies are generally more colorful than the females. The collared lizard is mostly found in the arid, open landscapes of Mexico and south-central United States. They are carnivores, feeding on insects and small vertebrates. Occasionally they may eat plant material. This collared lizard was photographed while basking on warm rocks in Homolovi State Park near Winslow, Arizona, USA.
Hedge Hog cactus in the spring Arizona desert
A Wood Frog sits near a bog in Labrador.
Photo taken in Grand Canyon, United States
European green toad (Bufo viridis)
Laliostoma labrosum or Madagascar Bullfrog. Laliostoma is endemic genus of frogs in the family Mantellidae. Andringitra National Park, Madagascar wildlife animal.
Sitting in the sun, a bumpy and camouflaged Woodhouse's toad sits on the dirt road in Waterton Canyon, Littleton, Colorado.
Colorado river toad (Incilius alvarius), also known as the Sonoran desert toad. Wild life animal.
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.
Natterjack toad (Epidalea calamita) in natural sandy habitat. With blue sky and shallow DOF
This is a photograph of the scenic desert landscape of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona, USA on a spring day.
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