Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Explore how the desert comes alive with flowers after heavy winter rains.

The Mojave Desert is a fierce but fragile ecosystem. Learn more about efforts to protect it. View the entire playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS14biAqBAtEKvTSaYtnD6KjEJksckU25


Credits
Sarah Jacobs
Producer: Molly Michelson
Videographer: Nick Perez
Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com

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