Deserts Collection (page 7)

Camel portrait, Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Young baby camel in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Camel in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Camel in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Panoramic landscape view of Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Sand dunes at sunset in the Rub al Khali desert, Oman, Middle East

Footsteps trail path between the sand dunes of Sahara Desert, Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Old abandoned fort in Djado, Tenere Desert, Sahara, Niger, Africa

Fort of Pacot (Fort Djado), Djado plateau, Tenere Desert, Sahara, Niger, Africa

Argentine saguaro cactus (Echinopsis terscheckii), Los Cardones National Park, Salta Province, Argentina, South America

Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Great Pyramids of Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Giza, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Tomb (Mastaba) of Seshem Nefer Theti, Great Pyramids of Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Giza, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Light Show, Sphinx, Khafre Pyramid in the background, Great Pyramids of Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Giza, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Khafre Pyramid in the background, Great Pyramids of Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Giza, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Dromedary riders in the Sahara, Douz, Kebili, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Caatinga tree. Note thorns. Drought resistant species, storing water in swollen trunk. Bahia State, NE Brazil. South America. Threatened Habitat

Locomotive graveyard outside Uyuni, Bolivia, South America

Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) family, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai, UAE, Endangered species

Kalahari black maned African lion (Panthera leo) male, Central Kalahari desert, Botswana

African lion (Panthera leo) male amongst long grass in the wet season, Kalahari Desert, Botswana, March 2009

Blackbuck male leaping amongst females {Antilope cervicapra} Thar desert, Rajasthan, India

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) striking, Arizona, USA

View of Pinnacles desert after heavy rainfall, Nambung National Park, Western Australia. August 2009

Limestone formations in the Pinnacles desert, Nambung National Park, Western Australia. August 2009

Rainbow over the Limestone formations in the Pinnacles desert, Nambung National Park, Western Australia. July 2009

Arckaringa Hills, Painted Desert, South Australia

Great horned owls (Bubo virginianus), young in nest, Arizona, USA Sonoran Desert. Nest in Saguaro cactus

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) herd walking in procession, Kaokoveld Desert, Namibia

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Sand dunes in the Namib Desert- top centre the Witberg (White Mountain, 426m) - a granite massif in the centre of the Namib Desert - with Camelthorn trees (Acacia erioloba)

Dromedary Camel (Camelus dromedarius) on Erg Chebbi Dunes. Sahara Desert, Morocco, North Africa, March 2011

Aerial view of Sossusvlei, Namib desert, Namibia, South Africa

Fennec Fox (Fennecus / Vulpes zerda) in profile against sand. Dilia Achetinamou Niger, Africa

Desert chameleon {Chamaeleo namaquensis} in desert habitat, Namib Desert, Namibia

Regal horned lizard {Phrynosoma solare} buried to keep cool, Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Desert Praying mantis {Mantodea} Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Sand Viper (Cerastes vipera) side winding across sand dunes, near Chingueti, Mauritania

The road to Ojo de Perdiz, high on the altiplano, Bolivia, December 2009

The Long Wall, aerial view of sand dunes bordering the atlantic coast
The " Long Wall", aerial view of sand dunes bordering the atlantic coast, near Swakopmund, Namib desert, Namibia, August 2008

Gemsbok (Oryx gazella gazella) running in the Namib desert, Africa (digitally enhanced)

Meerkat family standing on guard {Suricata suricatta} Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa

Two male Ostriches (Struthio camelus) running during dispute, Etosha NP, Namibia

Sand dunes in the Libyan desert at dawn, Sahara, Libya, North Africa, November 2007

RF- African elephant family (Loxodonta africana) crossing desert landscape. Namibia, Kaokoland. Endangered species

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), female feeding young, Rio Grande Valley, South Texas, Texas, USA

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Painted Hills Unit, Mitchell, Oregon, USA

Salinas Grandes, Jujuy, Argentina

Al Qudra Desert, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sunrise over the Toadstools, Paria Rimrocks, Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Utah, USA

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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.