Soil, Stones, & Rocks podcast

Potholes

3/14/2013

Soil, Stones, & Rocks

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4:23

Canyonlands National Park: Throughout Canyonlands, naturally occurring sandstone basins called potholes form tiny ecosystems inhabited by a surprising collection of animals. Join ranger Karen Henker for an introduction to these animals and some their remarkable adaptations.

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