Baboons are the members of the genus Papio, found all over sub-Saharan Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. These ...

The deserts of the U.S. are home to some truly unique animals that thrive in harsh conditions. From elusive reptiles to ...

Australia's thorny devil, Moloch horridus, looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. You might not be surprised ...

The biggest danger for wildlife is the aftermath. But many species have evolved to rely on the opportunities created by ...

Communities in western Victoria remain on high alert as massive fires continue to burn through two national parks. Over the past week, residents of several small towns have been told to evacuate. That ...

The Manasquan Library slithered into the Year of the Snake ahead of Chinese New Year, thanks to a visit from Miss Rachel from ...

In Central Australia, the Tjakuṟa (great desert skink, Liopholis kintorei) is a culturally important species for Tjukurpa—the ...

Its bite can lead to paralysis or death without antivenom. The African Lion, powerful and fast, is one of the desert’s top predators. A lion’s attack can be fatal to both prey and humans.

Desert Bighorn Sheep at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. (Photo: National Park Service) Absent intervention by state wildlife officials, Nevada’s state animal, the desert bighorn sheep, may see its ...