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castleton tower
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The baselands surrounding Castleton Tower host a surprising diversity of life. From claretcup cacti to cryptobiotic soil, click on the habitat cards below to discover what types of creatures live in this rich desert ecosystem.

WESTERN WHIPTAIL	UTAH JUNIPER	GREAT PLAINS TOAD
GREAT BASIN SAGEBRUSH	SACRED DATURA	FERRUGONIUS HAWK
COLORADO PINYON PINE	MULE DEER	MOJAVE KINGCUP CACTUS
HUMPBACK CHUB	JONES' CYCLADENIA	CRYPTOBIOTIC SOIL CRUST