Desert Speaks

Tiny, But Tenacious

Sometimes it pays to look at things on a small scale. In the Sonoran Desert, abundant life may be found in the most interesting places. This program examines butterflies, hummingbirds, and other tiny denizens of the desert who need large, protected habitats to continue their life cycle. Take a close-up look at an aquatic insect in the Santa Cruz River used to determine water quality.