Yet more than one billion people, one-sixth of the Earth's population, actually live in desert regions. Deserts cover more ...

Across deserts worldwide, animals have evolved extraordinary physical and behavioral traits to survive extreme heat, scarce water, and unpredictable food sources. From bighorn sheep in Nevada’s Valley ...

The desert is one of nature’s toughest environments. The heat during the day can be extreme, nights can turn sharply cold, and water is often very scarce. Yet, in spite of these difficult conditions, ...