# @arizonastateuniversity on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CKzJGF7Bz8G
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/3614334-arizonastateuniversity-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/5329a0f198.jpg
- **Posted:** 2021-02-02T18:00:09.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Arizona State University (@arizonastateuniversity) — https://gondola.cc/arizonastateuniversity

## Caption

Welcome to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, a subtropical desert that stretches for miles. It's known for hosting many interesting species of plants and animals. 🌵

This cholla cactus is common to deserts in the Southwestern U.S. Sometimes called a "jumping cholla," pieces of the plant have a habit of transferring to nearby skin or clothing. Although cholla doesn't really jump, its sharp spines effectively ward off hungry animals. ⚔️

Nestled within the arms of a cholla cactus, baby curve-billed thrashers huddle safely in their nest. The plant provides them protection and shade as they grow. 🐦

Here, ASU researcher Karla Moeller moves closer to a Gila monster. Moeller studies these colorful, venomous lizards to help us understand how they survive in the hot, dry desert climate. ☀️

In this desert wash, another animal is hiding just out of sight. A northern black-tail rattlesnake can be spotted near the sides. Did you know that this snake only eats once every two weeks? 🐍

Tap the link in our bio (@arizonastateuniversity) to tour more virtual biomes of the world with ASU for You: http://links.asu.edu/ASUForYouDesert

#ASU #ArizonaStateUniversity #SunDevils #SunDevilLife #ASUForYou #RemoteLearning #RemoteTeaching #TeacherResources #SonoranDesert #ArizonaDesert

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remotelearning, sundevils, arizonastateuniversity, teacherresources, sonorandesert, asuforyou, sundevillife, remoteteaching, asu, arizonadesert

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