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White Sands National Monument
Things To Know Before You Come
 
 

Bookstore
This link takes you to the Western National Parks Association, which operates bookstores in numerous National Parks. Search for "White Sands" for books and materials relating to White Sands National Monument.

 
 
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Photo of kangaroo rat  

Did You Know?
Because there is virtually no fresh water within the white sands dune field, animals that live in the dunes must get almost all their water solely from the food they eat. Desert animals have evolved many ways of conserving moisture. The kangaroo rat eats only dry seeds and never drinks water.

Last Updated: January 31, 2009 at 12:50 EST