Wildlife of the Mojave Desert

Tucked away in the southeastern corner of California is an ecosystem like no other: the vast Mojave Desert. While it may not look like much to passing motorists, the arid Mojave Desert is brimming with wildlife. Birds, mammals, reptiles, insects: It's all here, thriving against the odds in an undeniably harsh environment. Cold winters bring snow flurries to high elevations as temperatures drop…