Monthly Archives: May 2021
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Life in the desert requires resilience, especially when lightning strikes
The Californian desert is a precious asset, famous for its high mountains and majestic valleys. But it’s not really a wasteland. “Human activity has been around ... -
“How I almost died in the desert and was saved by chance”
“I remember the sound my body made when it hit the ground. A sharp crack. Then the white heat of pain stabbing my body, escaping through ... -
Photographing the Namib Desert: “One with Forever”
Many people feel drawn to the wild areas of the great landscape, especially the wild areas. It is important for them to know that these places ... -
Two rhinos arrive in new $ 17 million habitat at The Living Desert
Two young rhinos will soon be joining The Living Desert family, moving into a new $ 17 million, 4-acre habitat that is under construction right inside ... -
Coming Soon: Meet the Rhinos on their way to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Welcome to Coachella, Jaali and Nia Valley! The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens will host two eastern black rhinos this fall. “This is the first time ... -
Palm Desert Mayor issues proclamation recognizing AAPI Heritage Month
The mayor of Palm Desert signed and issued three proclamations, including one recognizing May as Asian American Heritage Month and Native of Hawaii and the Pacific ... -
Namibia: agriculture in the Namib desert
With three hectares under plastic and netting, Shalom Farm in the Swakop River Valley produces 40 tonnes of fresh produce each month in Namibia’s harsh desert ... -
Palm Desert council delays decision to lift drive-thru ban on Highway 111
The decision whether or not to allow drive-through restaurants on Highway 111 in Palm Desert has been delayed, although at least three council members say they ... -
Crossing the Algerian desert: “We were 15 at the start and only two at the finish”
At 15, Aboubacar, now a refugee in France, fled Guinea. When he crosses the Algerian desert to reach Libya, he is one of only two survivors. ... -
AI found nearly 2 billion trees – in the Sahara Desert?
There are more trees in the West African Sahara Desert than we thought – many more. Last year, a study based on AI and satellite imagery ...
