And on all sides, the air is alive with the songs of desert birds. The deserts of the Southwest provide excellent birding. These arid lands support a rich variety of birds, including some birds that ...

A post-mortem revealed he had asthma and bronchitis, and it's likely the freezing water exposure worsened his condition. He ...

Whether you are looking for something to do in Arizona for a quick day trip, weekend jaunt, or week long getaway, the Grand ...

Damages of €20,000 were paid to ABC for its legal costs and to further its conservation work in very desert the plants came ...

Longshore believes that using native plants in landscaping can help conserve water, attract pollinators, and prevent fires. High Desert native, professor and high school biology teacher Audrey ...

The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, ...

This 92,867-acre park is dedicated to the largest cactus in the U.S., the saguaro (pronounced sa-WAH-ro), a universal symbol of the American West. The park is divided into two districts ...

DEAR NEIL: I realize it’s now spring, but I want to make a difference next Christmas. I have a very healthy Christmas cactus in my kitchen. It gets plenty of artificial light, but it has never bloomed ...

Some of the cacti were older than the smugglers themselves, growing just one centimeter per year in harsh desert conditions. The illegal plant trade threatens biodiversity in some of Earth's most ...