8 incredible animals that survive in the desert todayheadline
Deserts are among the harshest environments on Earth, with scorching heat, freezing nights, and scarce water. Yet, some animals have ...
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Inside the Mojave Desert train heists targeting Nike sneakers
The thieves stealthily board eastbound freight trains, hiding out until they reach lonely stretches of the Mojave Desert or high ...
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New lifelines for the Mojave desert tortoise, red wolf and Florida panther
What happens when a Mojave desert tortoise tries to cross a busy road with cars and trucks zooming by at ...
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Chuckwalla’s Keystone Species, Desert Tortoise
The Chuckwalla Bench, located in southern California, is the home to a leisurely paced species, the desert tortoise. Native to ...
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‘Gitmo’ in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered tortoises
Reporting from TWENTYNINE PALMS Marine Corps base, Calif. — The two tiny tortoises emerged from their burrows as soon as they ...
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Organ Mountains Desert Peaks: A Decade of Conservation
May marked the 10th anniversary of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument designation. The monument has shaped the landscape and ...
Read moreDetailsLakes Dot the Sahara Desert After Heavy Rain
An unusual early September cyclone drenched large parts of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya, filling dry lakes and rivers. New ...
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The Birds of Northern Sonoran Desert
The Sonoran Desert is the most biologically diverse desert in North America. It is home to hundreds of species of ...
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