Australian Deserts

Australian Deserts, Volume 1, provides a comprehensive examination of the ecology and landscapes defining the vast Australian Outback. Author Steve Morton utilizes extensive first-hand experience to explain the biological and geological mechanisms of these arid regions. This science and nature text focuses on how unpredictable rainfall and limited soil nutrients shape the unique ecosystems and habitats found across three-quarters of the continent.

The book details the evolutionary history of desert dwellers, illustrating how plants and animals adapted to survive in harsh environments. Through the lens of biology and earth sciences, Morton describes the survival strategies used by dominant species to persist despite extreme aridity. This geography and ecology study includes photographs by Mike Gillam, offering a detailed look at the natural history and life sciences of the Australian deserts.