Thousands of years ago, a desert-hardy plant, now quintessentially Southern Utahn, moved from what is now northern New Mexico across the Mojave Desert. And a native species of rodent genetically ...

Discover the Mojave Desert's location, unique climate, fascinating geology, and iconic Joshua trees. Explore facts about North America's lowest and hottest point, Death Valley.

The history of the gardenia in this country is intertwined with the botanical investigations of Alexander Garden.

In desert ecosystems, plant species coexist by growing and flowering at different times, cued by rainfall and other triggers.

Disturbing a desert tortoise in its native habitat is not only risky for the tortoise, it's illegal, state officials say.

With it's widely varied landscapes, Arizona is home to so many cool creatures. These are 10 of the most unique animals. Have you seen them all?

Brig. Gen. Douglas “Beaker” Wickert, a Dayton-area native who relinquished command of Edwards Air Force Base Tuesday, is returning to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Barstow Station celebrated its 50th anniversary of attracting visitors to what was first dubbed the “World’s Largest Railroad ...

A Western Australia researcher has found large-scale solar farms impact migratory routes of wildlife due to polarised light ...

That’s exactly what happens on the Geology Tour Road in Joshua Tree National Park, where California decides to show off its ...

The southeastern portion of the state is extremely arid. Except for isolated desert mountains, rainfall is 25 cm (10 in). Portions of the Mojave and Sonoran warm deserts, and the southwestern tongue ...