My fixation on a small, desolate locale in the heart of the Sahara Desert started with a single line buried in a 630-page ...

Camels are masters of adaptation. Here’s how these animals evolved to survive the sand and glare while preserving crucial ...

Why do desert foxes have huge ears while Arctic foxes don't? Learn how Allen's Rule explains the link between body shape and heat management.

Cactus-related injuries are common in the Southwest. Here's how to protect yourself.

In India, the caracal is considered highly threatened due to a combination of human-driven pressures and ecological ...

When the sun sets and the world slows down, a completely different ecosystem comes alive. While humans associate darkness ...

They have already completed about five miles of 30-foot-tall barrier, painted jet black at the president’s insistence because ...

Nevada is home to several species of venomous snakes. Here's what you should do if you come across them while on a hike this ...

It’s war against Arizona's invasive species, though it’s not clear that humans are winning.

Home to thousands of animals, this unique Arizona farm makes a spring visit feel both entertaining and surprisingly educational.

The toad-headed agama may be small, but it has one of the most dramatic defense displays in the reptile world. When threatened, it inflates its cheeks, opens its bright red mouth, and flares its jaws ...

Blaze new and old trails alike with Desert Companion's outdoor and recreation issue! Tag alongside five writers as they wax ...