Skimpy white tail, two white stripes down the back—it is one of the only small mammals active in the desert during the day. About seven inches, with a spotted breast and tawny sides, the bird builds ...

Animals in Arches National Park are just full of surprises. And this stunning desert landscape isn’t just about rock ...

CARLSBAD, N.M. Dressed in matching blue Hawaiian shirts, Janelle Coleman, her husband and their 7 and 9-year-old sons were observing the sights and sounds of the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State ...

Deserts are very harsh places as they are very hot by day, cold by night, and often with little water or food. However, they have been inhabited by people and they have been travelling across deserts ...

Nevada designated the desert bighorn sheep as its state animal in 1973, citing its toughness and ability to survive extreme desert conditions. After dropping to about 2,000 animals in the 1960s, ...