Steve Lake envisions a zoo no more than 25 acres, with animals that could withstand the region’s extreme summer temperatures.

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Beneath the crust of North America, scientists have found that the deep roots of the continent are slowly dripping away in ...

Ford now has a Ranger Super Duty. Bigger, tougher and harder-working than any other. Unveiled this week for the Australian ...

The Mojave Desert may lose and gain suitable habitat for Gila monsters. But the unathletic reptiles might be mostly stuck in the waning oases.

A record of soil moisture that extends over one thousand years allows for the investigation of occurrence and causes of ...

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True high-speed rail has not yet made it to the U.S., but that will change soon. Here are the projects currently being ...

If you're ready to step away into nature for some solitude, this incredible hike takes you through one of the most unique ...

Collage: Valerie Macon & Emma McIntyre / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP This year ... and totally iconic looks. Think bohemian desert princess or a toned-down "office siren" aka ...