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The Desert Speaks
Gateway to the Galapagos
Season 15
Episode 1504
Journey to the Galapagos Islands with a visit to Ecuador. Then it’s off to the islands of Bartolome and Genovese to explore their volcanic origins and get a personal look at the native wildlife. Including several species of Boobies, waved Albatross, marine iguanas, Galapagos Hawks and frigate birds. A special treat for desert dwellers is the island version of the Prickly Pear Cactus.
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28:03
Find out how migratory and resident species use riparian areas.

28:09
plants, animals and insects in the Sonoran Desert which use poisons.

28:10
explore the value of research on desert insects in a program devoted to desert research.

27:58
Learn more about the habits and lifestyles of desert animals, including mountain lions and

28:12
Explore recreational uses of the desert

28:40
Examine the geography and dynamics of the shifting desert sands.

28:08
A look at the history and life cycle of the Saguaro cactus.

27:53
Desert Speaks explores the Baja Peninsula.

28:00
Explore the natural history of the Peninsula of Baja California.

27:52
Discover fascinating facts about what lives camouflaged by the gently blowing grasses.

27:44
There’s always something new to learn about the Sonoran Desert.

27:51
The new science of “restoration ecology.”