A ROCKET TAIL
DESCRIPTION:
This is a story about Rocket, a small Kangaroo Mouse who made his home on a busy path in the beauty of the high desert. Other animals come and go, mostly in the evening and during the night-time when the air cools in the moon light. Rocket learns a little about each of the animals by watching and listening to them as they move along in their evening search for water, friends and food.
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Written and illustrated by author John Cayden. Copyright 2021.
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ISBN 979-84948488-2-6
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Available on AMAZON and at these fine retailers.
For more information on the protection and research into desert ecosystems and protecting desert biodiversity please visit these amazing websites and look at some their research projects! Awesome!
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Desert Wildlife Conservation Program (San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance)
https://www.sandiegozoo.org/conservation/desert
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This program focuses on desert ecosystems and the unique species that inhabit them. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance works on conservation efforts for desert species, such as desert tortoises and bighorn sheep, and provides scientific research on their habitats, behavior, and threats from climate change and human activities.
The Desert Conservation Program (Arizona Game and Fish Department)
https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife/desert
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The Arizona Game and Fish Department runs a comprehensive Desert Conservation Program, focusing on the preservation of desert species in the southwestern U.S. The website provides detailed information about endangered species, conservation programs, and desert ecosystems, including desert bighorn sheep, Gila monsters, and various reptiles and birds.
The Desert Biodiversity Project (World Wildlife Fund)
https://www.worldwildlife.org/places/deserts
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WWF’s desert conservation efforts focus on desert ecosystems worldwide, including the Sahara, Sonoran, and Australian deserts. Their site provides scientific research on desert species, the challenges these species face, such as habitat loss, water scarcity, and climate change, and ongoing conservation strategies to protect desert biodiversity.