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Nevada's desert landscape is truly breathtaking. It's also home to several creatures, some of which you should definitely be ...

As we enter a new year, may we emulate the snake's ability to shed its old skin, and embrace transformation and renewal.

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We’ve Got the BIGGEST Rattlesnakes. Source: Youtube, Upload: Venom Central. The American Southwest harbors an awe-inspiring secret, where the arid landscapes hold more than just scenic beauty. One of ...

A new study reveals the surprising ways rattlesnakes have evolved to collect water in the desert. By Jason Bittel You are in a desert and dying of thirst. All of a sudden, storm clouds appear ...

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Diamondback Energy has noted lower oil prices in the fourth quarter of the year in an SEC filing, adding that natural gas prices, in contrast, were much higher than they were in the third quarter ...

Last summer, the Japanese weather agency issued a stark megathrust earthquake alert following tremors in parts of western Japan originating from the Hyuga-nada Sea – and where Monday’s ...

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 hit southwestern Japan on Monday, triggering public warnings to stay away from coastal areas because of a tsunami advisory, which was later ...