The Living Desert (1953)
• November 10th, 1953 • 1h 9min
Documentary
Overview
Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survival between desert creatures of every shape, size and description.
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