Desert habitats cover around one third (33%) of the Earth's surface. Deserts are an area of land where it hardly ever rains. Some can be dry and very hot, but some can be very cold. The Sahara ...

Far from being barren wastelands, deserts are biologically rich habitats with a vast array of animals and plants that have adapted to the harsh conditions there. Some deserts are among the planet ...

In the desert areas of Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, research work has revealed unusual structures that are probably due ...

Off-road vehicles, when used irresponsibly, can cause irreparable damage to desert habitats. Oil and gas production may disrupt sensitive habitat. And nuclear waste may be dumped in deserts ...

When imagining the vastness of the world, the Sahara Desert often stands out. 2 million square kilometers, it ranks as the largest hot desert on our planet. To give you a sense of scale ...

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But by the end of last century, this population of the desert tortoise was listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. Livestock grazing and urban development, along with the ever ...

However, its role within the ecosystem is complex. As a species adapted to the region’s Sonoran Desert habitat, it has evolved over millions of years but now faces growing threats from habitat ...