Discovering the Devil in the Desert
Experts have identified an intriguing new plant species in Texas.
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Windows into the Earth
The freshwater springs of the American Southwest are among the most endangered ecosystems on Earth. Fortunately, they're also among the most resilient.
A Protected Place
Faced with overgrazing and desertification, communities in the Middle East are reviving the concept of the hima, an ancient land-management practice that bridges tradition, culture, conservation—and faith.
Songs of the Dammed
As Lake Powell water levels drop, native plants are reclaiming Glen Canyon.
The Saguaro Solution
Can a massive effort to replant cacti in the Sonoran Desert restore an ecosystem ravaged by fire?
Spirit of the Sahara
For the residents of the world’s most iconic desert, including tiny fennec foxes, it will take grit and perseverance to weather a challenging suite of threats. Fortunately, those are two traits the desert dwellers have in abundance.
Making Tracks
For some snakes, taking the path of least resistance requires getting off the ground.
Spikes and Malice
For the armored bush cricket, survival in the Namib Desert requires a diverse and surprising arsenal of defenses.
Windows into the Earth
The freshwater springs of the American Southwest are among the most endangered ecosystems on Earth. Fortunately, they're also among the most resilient.
A Protected Place
Faced with overgrazing and desertification, communities in the Middle East are reviving the concept of the hima, an ancient land-management practice that bridges tradition, culture, conservation—and faith.
Songs of the Dammed
As Lake Powell water levels drop, native plants are reclaiming Glen Canyon.
The Saguaro Solution
Can a massive effort to replant cacti in the Sonoran Desert restore an ecosystem ravaged by fire?
Spirit of the Sahara
For the residents of the world’s most iconic desert, including tiny fennec foxes, it will take grit and perseverance to weather a challenging suite of threats. Fortunately, those are two traits the desert dwellers have in abundance.
Making Tracks
For some snakes, taking the path of least resistance requires getting off the ground.
Spikes and Malice
For the armored bush cricket, survival in the Namib Desert requires a diverse and surprising arsenal of defenses.