In the Himalayas of Nepal, snow leopards often prey on livestock and face retaliation from humans. A group of Nepali women ...

An ancient trading post known for housing some of West Africa's most historically significant manuscripts could soon be ...

An ancient trading post known for housing some of West Africa’s most historically significant manuscripts could soon be covered by the Sahara Desert ...

inhabits the remote and arid landscapes of the Gobi Desert. With only around 30 individuals remaining, this critically endangered species faces immense challenges in one of Earth’s harshest ...

The Government of Mongolia issued Resolution No. 437 on December 13, 2023, officially designating the Mazaalai Bear (Gobi Bear) as the National Animal of Mongolia ... to the extreme climate of the ...

Perennials, shrubs and small trees native to the Chihuahuan Desert give color to San Antonio gardens while providing food and ...

A research team led by Prof. Huang Zhenying from the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has discovered a remarkable survival strategy—a unique seed dormancy cycling mechanism ...

Desert ephemeral plants are known for their ability to complete their life cycle in a short period during brief windows of favorable conditions, such as rainfall or snowmelt. Relying heavily on ...

Water harvesting from foggy air provided up to 5 liters of water a day in a yearlong Chilean desert experiment.

As the weather changes and spring approaches, Arizona residents may see more animals, including Gila monsters, snakes and ...