A new technique allows researchers to separate external and internal DNA to identify microbes colonizing the hostile environment of the Atacama Desert.

The Atacama Desert harbors unique desert life with diverse microbes.New techniques separate genetic material in low-biomass ...

California is home to several shimmerful displays, including the one that glowfully graces The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens ...

Behind the scenes, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens’ conservationists work locally and abroad to safeguard animal species, restore critical desert habitats, and encourage sustainable behaviors for ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you’re visiting In early winter and spring, don’t miss mesmerizing glow-in-the-dark events when The Living Desert stays open late with a collection of illuminated ...

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Why are camels good at living in the desert? In this animation, Grandad Charlie, an elderly tortoise, tells his grandson Sam a story to illustrate how camels are adapted to their environment.

The Atacama Desert, which runs along the Pacific Coast in Chile, is the driest place on the planet and, largely because of ...