Life in the desert is brutal, but the jerboa has evolved a remarkable set of adaptations to survive where few animals can. Using its powerful hind legs, this tiny rodent can leap incredible distances ...

KS3/GCSE Geography. Exploring how people, plants and animals have adapted to the desert biome in the Arabian Peninsula.

A caboodle of canines is quite a sweet sight, no matter how big or fluffy or tail-waggy the pooches might be. But when there are 11 pups, and they're all pretty wee, as in just a month old, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Drought is a slow-moving catastrophe for most animals. Yet ...

CARLSBAD, N.M. Dressed in matching blue Hawaiian shirts, Janelle Coleman, her husband and their 7 and 9-year-old sons were observing the sights and sounds of the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State ...

Editor's note: This report includes images of dead animals that may cause some readers distress. Dozens of cats were left to die in the unforgiving heat of the Abu Dhabi desert, animal rights ...

For most animals, drinking water is a daily necessity. However, some species have evolved ways to remain hydrated without ...