Spring is in full swing, and the flowers around Carlsbad Caverns National Park are blooming for visitors to see. Some native ...

For more than 15 years, botanist Naomi Fraga has been trying to collect seeds from the rare Death Valley sage, for ...

Last month, I had the opportunity to step foot on my third continent, visiting Peru. It was like nothing we’ve ever ...

This question of why some branches of the tree of life explode into thousands of species, while others remain small, has shaped evolutionary biology since Charles Darwin. My colleague and I have ...

Rachel Pizzolato handles a cactus adventure that’s too hot to touch. Department of Labor under fire for language similar to Nazi slogan Device that may be tied to Havana syndrome obtained by US ...

This desert stretches across rocky hills and open land, filled with tall cacti and dry vegetation. A raw and rugged landscape shaped by time, wind, and sun — perfect for nature lovers and explorers.

So, what exactly are succulents and cacti? Succulents are defined as plants that store water in thickened leaves, stems, or roots. Cacti are a specific type of succulent that have structures called ...

Extend your itinerary beyond Peru’s classic sights to discover ancient temples, mermaid-cursed waterfalls and some of the globe’s finest high-altitude trekking. With an altitude of 14,700 feet, ...

In mid-November, garden centers begin to fill with classic holiday plants, signaling that Christmas trees are just around the corner. You’ll see familiar favorites like poinsettias, paperwhites, ...

Coming into its matchup against Cave Creek Cactus Shadows (3-3), Scottsdale Desert Mountain knew it’s key to victory was shutting down senior quarterback Donovan Dixon, both through the air and on the ...

Justin Stewart, an ecologist with the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks, collects a sample of soil containing mycorrhizal fungi taken at Saguaro National Park. Credit: Wyatt ...

LIMA (Reuters) -Paleontologists in Peru unveiled on Wednesday the fossilized skeleton of an ancient, dolphin-like creature estimated to be between 8 and 12 million years old. The remains were ...