The only iguanas outside the Americas, Fiji iguanas are an enigma. A new genetic analysis shows that they are most closely related to the North American desert iguana, having separated about 34 ...

The iguanas' 8,000-kilometer trip — one-fifth of the Earth’s circumference — is the longest made by a flightless land vertebrate.

Brazil’s Pantanal, the world’s largest wetlands, is home to a sizable population of jaguars. Near one tiny outpost, the ...

Africa’s enchanting landscapes have long captivated explorers and tourists. From the sweeping savannas to lush rainforests and desert dunes, the continent offers travelers a tantalizing array of ...

Laxmipathy’s stunning image (seen above) took Special Mention honors in the Animal Behavior category of this year’s Nature ...

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Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Unfortunately, the spotted hyena was tracked down and killed by a band of locals who were concerned about the animal's presence. The spotted hyena ...

One of its noteworthy exhibits, the Desert Dome ... a closer look at African elephants; Savor the Savanna, which consists of multiple animal encounters and a dinner camp; and Up-Close with ...

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desert towns, language translations, plants and animals found in the desert—even feelings the open sands may evoke. I must admit that it was a little harder than I expected, because not everything ...

The second-annual Desert Pet Walk was a resounding success this year, bringing together animal lovers from across the Coachella Valley to support the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. Held at the shelter, ...

Residents say the desert is their destiny. As the world’s climate gets hotter and drier, sandstorms are more frequently depositing inches and feet of dunes onto Chinguetti’s streets and in people’s ...