The Desert Scene What's In a Name? The Sonoran, or Arboreal, Desert Adaptation of Plants to a Desert Environment Non-Succulent Plants Succulents (Water-storing Plants) The Saguaro — Monarch of the Monument Other Common Cactuses The Extensive Back Country 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 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 The Monument Shares Southwest's Colorful History Autumn, Winter, and Spring Climate Ideal About Your Visit Administraton Glossary Suggested Readings Sky Islands Sky Island Species Natt N. Dodge Scholarship Ask A Biologist DesertUSA Herbarium More by this Author