Namibia. Deserts and Life
Description
The Namib Desert means vast space and stretches for more than 1,000 miles along the western coast of Africa. Having endured arid conditions for 55-80 million years, it is also the oldest desert in the world. While the Namib is largely unpopulated by humans, animal and plant life abounds. Namib desert beetles, or fog beetles, thrive by taking advantage of the condensation from early morning fog to stay hydrated in this environment.
Runtime
52 min
Series
Subjects
- Biogeography (29)
- Ecology (314)
- Population (248)
- Biotic communities (246)
- Biodiversity (348)
- Deserts (25)
- Biosphere (76)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2013], c2011
Database
Films on Demand
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