Summaries

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 creatures of every shape, size and description.

A day in the life of creatures living in a desert in the southwestern US is shown. Toads, reptiles, wild pigs, insects, mice and birds are followed going about their daily routine and the struggle to find food and not become it themselves.—Ron Kerrigan <[email protected]>

Incredibly desolate...yet beautiful. The eternal paradox known as the desert. And although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, this land is alive. Moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survival between desert creatures of every shape, size and description, all captured by magical photography and awe-inspiring time-lapse sequences.

Details

Keywords
  • national film registry
  • desert
  • wildlife
  • nature
  • walt disney's true life adventures series
Genres
  • Family
  • Documentary
Release date Nov 9, 1953
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official Site
Language English
Filming locations Mount Whitney, California, USA
Production companies Walt Disney Productions

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Runtime 1h 9m
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