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The Sahara Desert Hasn’t Always Been a Dry, Desolate Landscape. Some Scientists See Signs It May Be Greening Again

Petroglyphs on sandstone at a national park in Chad bear witness to wildlife that once roamed the area before the continent’s ...

The Mojave Desert is a hot spot for off-roading. Here's why a judge shut down more than 2,200 miles of trails

The Bureau of Land Management was ordered to close down popular off-roading trails in parts of the Mojave in order to protect the imperiled desert tortoise.

Rescue group in Las Vegas tries to catch a toucan that escaped its owner before it’s too late

A toucan named Sam is spotted in Las Vegas, Feb. 13, 2026. (Katherine Eddington via AP) A toucan named Sam is spotted in Las ...
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Find four hobbies you love: One to make you money, one to keep you in shape, one to be creative, and one to make the world a ...