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Contents
b. WHAT'S IN A NAME?
c. THE SONORAN, OR ARBOREAL, DESERT
d. ADAPTATION OF PLANTS TO A DESERT ENVIRONMENT
Non-Succulent Plants
Succulents (Water-storing Plants)
The Saguaro—Monarch of the Monument
Other Common Cactuses
e. THE EXTENSIVE BACK COUNTRY
f. LIFE ZONES REPRESENTED IN THE MONUMENT
Plants of the Upper Sonoran Life Zone
Plants of the Transition Life Zone
Plants of the Canadian Life Zone
g. ROCKS IMPORTANT IN FORMING SOIL
h. NUMEROUS AND VARIED ANIMALS
Insects of the Desert
Reptiles—An Interesting Part of the Wildlife Drama
Rodents of the Monument
Hoofed Mammals
Predators
A Bird-watcher's Paradise
i. THE MONUMENT SHARES SOUTHWEST'S COLORFUL HISTORY
j. AUTUMN, WINTER, AND SPRING CLIMATE IDEAL
k. ABOUT YOUR VISIT
l. ADMINISTRATION
m. GLOSSARY
n. SUGGESTED READINGS
For additional information, visit the Web site for
Saguaro National Park
Natural History Handbook Number Four
1957
This publication is one of a series of handbooks explaining the natural history of scenic and scientific areas in the National Park System. It is printed by the Government Printing Office and may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, Washington 25, D.C. Price 30 cents.
The National Park System, of which Saguaro National Monument is a unit, is dedicated to conserving the scenic, scientific, and historic heritage of the United States for the benefit and enjoyment of its people.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Stewart L. Udall, Secretary
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
George B. Hartzog, Jr., Director
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