Discusses desert biomes, highlighting their unique characteristics, such as extreme temperatures, lack of water, and diverse adaptations of plants and animals. It explains how deserts are formed by ...

Once thought resistant to invasion, California's deserts are losing native plants to aggressive weedy species like Saharan mustard. New research shows its spread is disrupting biodiversity and ...

Lorayne Meltzer has lived along the Gulf of California for 30 years. As an ecologist and director of a binational field ...

Their distinctive qualities make them a critical part of the desert ecosystem. Mojave Desert. Image by Julien Lavallée via Unsplash. The natural habitat of Gila monsters spans across arid deserts, ...

The Mojave Desert is often associated with vast stretches of arid land and searing temperatures, making it seem inhospitable at first glance. However, beyond its rugged exterior lies a vibrant and ...

Tucson is already leading the way. As the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the United States, we have a rich food culture rooted in our Sonoran Desert ecosystem. But that global recognition comes ...

As a flagship species of the desert ecosystem, the GIB plays a crucial role in its fragile habitat. This herbivorous lizard, found in the Thar Desert, has a distinctive spiky tail and a ...

This fascinating event offers insight into how extreme weather patterns shape desert ecosystems, making it one of the most surreal natural transformations on Earth. [desert lake] [weather ...