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Rattlesnakes, Gila Monsters, and More: Reptiles of the Mojave

Clip: Season 2 Episode 1 | 10m 57sVideo has Closed Captions

Meet the Mojave’s native reptiles and learn how snakes and lizards thrive in harsh desert heat.

Outdoor Nevada host John Burke joins Nevada’s state herpetologist to explore the Mojave’s native reptiles — from rattlesnakes to Gila monsters. Learn how species like the sidewinder and gopher snake adapt to the desert, how scientists track them, and what to do if bitten. With insights into behavior, habitat, and conservation, this is desert wildlife up close.

05/10/2017

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Gold Butte National Monument: 12,000 Years of Human History in the Nevada Desert

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Clip: S2 Ep1 | 7m 6s | Explore Gold Butte’s petroglyphs, sandstone spires, and 12,000 years of Mojave Desert history. (7m 6s)

Land Sailing at Jean Dry Lake: Wind-Powered Thrills Near Las Vegas

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Clip: S2 Ep1 | 5m 20s | Experience high-speed thrills as wind and wheels combine for land sailing on Jean Dry Lake Bed. (5m 20s)

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