January 22, 2007—In an arid landscape where food is scarce and hungry monsters prowl the night, would you have what it takes—to breed?

Despite its seemingly inhospitable environment, the Sonoran Desert is one of the most biologically diverse habitats in North America, with creatures such as cactus bees and grasshopper mice finding a way to thrive, even as fearsome predators threaten their young.

Get to know some of the desert's unique residents, and see the tricks they employ to safely bring a new generation of hardy survivors into the world.