Deserts are among the most extreme and hostile environments on Earth, with extreme temperatures, minimal rainfall, and sometimes severe flash floods when it does rain. These are hostile environments ...

From the archive: This story originally published in The Desert Sun in 2015. One warm early summer evening I heard a huge racket outside in the driveway. From a second story deck I looked down and ...

Mojave Greens, Sidewinders, rattlers- the Mojave Desert is writhed with native snake species. Some, like the California Kingsnake and gopher snake, are harmless; others, like the Southern Pacific ...

Good morning. It’s Monday, May 6. I’m Alex Wigglesworth, an environment reporter for The Times. Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

The United States is home to an incredible diversity of snakes, thanks to its wide range of climates and ecosystems. From ...

PHOENIX — Hot weather can be a killer, but it’s one of many dangers that comes along with the sizzling Arizona summer. Rattlesnake bites are also dangerous — especially for pet owners. After all, dogs ...

Back in 1999, a team of international scientists began work in the Sahara desert in northern Africa. This ancient ocean was home to more than fish; it was the personal hunting ground of the largest ...