The Chihuahuan Desert is home to nearly one-fourth of the world’s cacti, various yuccas and agaves, and creosote bushes. It supports more than 130 species of mammals, 170 species of amphibians and reptiles, and 300 species of birds. Notable animals include the Mexican gray wolf, the black-tailed prairie dog, and the Mexican long-nosed bat.
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