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The Living Desert
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The Living Desert

1953-11-10 · 69 min · ★ 7.1

Documentary

Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survival between desert creatures of every shape, size and description.

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Directors
James Algar
Production companies
Walt Disney Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Winston HiblerWinston HiblerNarrator

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