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The Sonoran Desert is one of many shrubs and cacti, including the mighty saguaro, which is most abundant on south slopes.		Saguaros flower at the tips, and they only last a day.  They are pollinated mostly by bats.	Lots of animals live here too, like this javalina . . . .
Bob Smith (right) from the Univ. of Arizona was our host at this spot	As always, we had work to do collecting data	This included collection of animals	. . . like horned lizards . . .
. . . rock lizards . . .	. . and this baby western diamondback rattlesnake.	Constance found it so she got to have the first close examination.	Everyone wanted to feel and photograph the little snake.
There was also lots of rodents captured and processed.	It sure was nice to have lots of hands to help with all the work.	Camping was just in the dry river ravine	It was an opportunity to talk . .
. . and rest in the shade.	At night, we also collected specimens, like scorpions.	Most of the time, it was fun . . .	but w hen Ben would drive Candice nuts, she knew what to do.
This site has a cool outdoor flush toilet, which was real handy	Guards were also handy, if you liked privacy.	Only the person with the orange bucket could use the toilet.	Brian knew how to make sure no one else got it from him.