Deserts Collection (page 2)

Dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) train crossing Merzouga dunes, Tafilalt, Sahara, Morocco, March 2007

Gila Monster lizard (Heloderma suspectum), perched behind a cactus

Tourist walking on sand dunes at sunset. Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Carcassonne, Languedoc, France

Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita) adult, foraging beside carrion in desert, Morocco, November

Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) flock, in flight, Sturt N. P. New South Wales, Australia
Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) flock, in flight, Sturt N.P. New South Wales, Australia

Suricate / Meerkat - nursemaid with young Kalahari Desert, Africa
CH-4435 Suricate / Meerkat - Nursemaid with young Kalahari Desert, Africa Suricata suricatta Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Suricate / Meerkat - adult grooming young Kalahari South Africa
CH-4438 Suricate / Meerkat - adult grooming young Kalahari South Africa Suricata suricatta Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Leaf-footed Bug (Family Coreidae) sucking juices from prickly pear fruit (Opuntia) - Adult - Sonoran Desert - Arizona
CAN-3147 Leaf-footed Bug - adult sucking juices from prickly pear fruit (Opuntia) Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA Narnia inornata Family Coreidae John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal

North America at night, satellite image. North is at top. Yellow lights mark the major cities. The western coast of the USA is the most brightly lit area, with the urban area of Los Angeles

Desert Elephants - Family fInding shade - Kaokoland - Namibia - Africa
STA-235 Desert Elephants - Family fInding shade Kaokoland - Namibia - Africa Loxodonta africana Augusto Leandro Stanzani Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Desert Tarantula - Venomous, urticating hairs on top of abdomen. Nocturnal predators that rarely venture far from their
CAN-2204 Desert Tarantula / Bird-eating Spider - Venomous Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA Aphonopelma sp Urticating hairs on top of abdomen

Suricate / Meerkat Group on the lookout, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa
VAN-19 Suricate - group on the look-out Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Suricata suricatta Ingrid Van den Berg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Suricate / Meerkat Sunning, Kalahari, South Africa
CH-4439 Suricates / Meerkat - Sunning themselves Kalahari, S. Africa Suricata suricatta Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lion - & cub Kalahari, Africa
CH-4278 Lion - & cub Kalahari, Africa. Panthera leo Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Suricate / Meerkat Sunbathe at sunrise
CH-4037 Suricate / Meerkat - Sunbathe at sunrise Kalahari, Africa Suricata suricatta Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Gila Woodpecker - Feeding on nectar and insects in the Saguaro cactus blossom - helps pollinate cactus - makes holes in
CAN-2017 Gila Woodpecker - at Saguaro cactus flower Arizona, USA Melanerpes uropygialis Feeds on nectar and insects which helps pollinate cactus

Australia - The Pinnacles, Limestone. Nambung National Park, Western Australia
JPF-3776 Australia - The Pinnacles, Limestone. Nambung National Park, Western Australia Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are personal display purposes only

Harris Hawk - Adult with stick in mouth and wings open, on saguaro cactus
CAN-2166 Harris Hawk - Adult with stick in mouth and wings out-stretched, on saguaro cactus Arizona, USA Parabuteo unicinctus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Desert five-spot - in flower
ROG-11863 Desert five-spot - in flower California, USA Eremalche rotundifolia Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Steamer Point, Aden, Yemen (colour photo)
3095105 Steamer Point, Aden, Yemen (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steamer Point, Aden, Yemen)

Sossusvlei sand dunes, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia, Africa

Desert - Plants in bloom Northern Territory, Australia JPF28366
JPF-13209 Desert - Plants in bloom Northern Territory Australia Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Arabian Oryx - Israel
AL-1809 Arabian Oryx Israel Oryx leucoryx Ake Lindau Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hotel Little Lake, Little Lake California
Hotel Little Lake, Little Lake, California, America

Tree cholla. A desert cactus and shrub
ROG-12018 Tree cholla. A desert cactus and shrub. New Mexico, USA Cylindropuntia imbricata Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Agama / Agamid Lizard - camouflaged by sand pattern on its back - sand dunes of Central Karakum desert - Turkmenistan
ANZ-1440 Agama / Agamid Lizard - camouflaged by sand pattern on its back sand dunes of Central Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April Agamidae sp

Toadheaded Agamid Lizard - uses it's camouflage colouring to hide - presses itself into the sand - sand dunes of
ANZ-1424 Toadheaded Agamid Lizard - uses it's camouflage colouring to hide - presses itself into the sand sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April Phrynocephalus mistaceus

Painted Desert, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Joshua Tree
ROG-11838 Joshua Tree California, USA Yucca brevifolia Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Arizona Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake. Side view with rattle raised. Arizona, USA
GET-1269 Arizona Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake. Side view with rattle raised.Arizona, USA Crotalus willardi willardi Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Speckled Rattlesnake Looking down from above basking on rock. Arizona USA
GET-1252 Speckled Rattlesnake Looking down from above basking on rock. Arizona USA Crotalus mitchellii pyrrhus Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Coastal Agave - Photographed in the Central Desert of Baja California, Mexico
FG-ec-004 Coastal Agave Central Desert of Baja California, Mexico Agave shawii Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) four juveniles, huddled together at burrow entrance, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, South Africa

Cholla Cactus Garden at Sunrise, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Imperial Sand Dunes National Recreation Area, California, USA

Camel at the Pyramids of Giza, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Camels train at the Pyramids of Giza, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Sunset at McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

Aerial View of Sand Dunes, Sossusvlei, Namibia, Africa

Aerial View over Island with Lone Palm Tree, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Winding Road Towards Mountains, Eastern Sierras, California, USA

Footprints in Sand Dune, Algondones Dunes Wilderness, California, USA

Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari Oasis, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

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In the vast expanse of deserts, life finds a way to thrive against all odds. Picture No. 10877184 captures the heartwarming sight of a Suricate or Meerkat family on high alert at the edge of their burrow in the Kalahari Desert, Namibia, Africa. These vigilant creatures stand as sentinels, protecting their young and scanning the horizon for any signs of danger. From space, an awe-inspiring satellite image showcases Earth's desolate beauty with its arid landscapes stretching endlessly into the distance. Among these barren terrains lies Barringer Meteor crater in Arizona, USA – a colossal impact site that spans three-quarters of a mile wide. Its presence serves as a reminder of nature's immense power and cosmic encounters. But even amidst such harsh conditions, moments of joy can be found. A digitally manipulated photograph shows another Suricate family donning Christmas hats – an adorable display that brings cheer to our hearts. In Sanguaro Desert, Arizona, USA, perched atop its nest sits a majestic Harris's Hawk – an emblematic symbol of resilience in this unforgiving environment. It reminds us that survival often requires patience and adaptability. As dawn breaks over the Kalahari Desert once again, we witness Suricates basking in the early morning sunrays – finding solace and warmth before embarking on another day filled with challenges and opportunities. The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in South Africa offers glimpses into intimate moments between lions during mating season – showcasing both vulnerability and strength within this arid realm. Venturing further south to Australia's Northern Territory brings us face-to-face with extraordinary creatures like Thorny Devils near Newhaven Station. Their unique appearance perfectly suits this desert landscape where adaptation is key to survival. Another satellite image reveals Australia's diverse desert ecosystems spread across its vast territory - each one harboring distinct flora and fauna adapted to withstand extreme conditions.