Namib desert
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Sound engineer Chris Watson compresses millennia of Namib Desert ambience
Chris Watson has recorded the sounds of desolate Icelandic glaciers, the wildlife of a Costa Rican rainforest and the territorial wolves of northern India. As world-traveled ... -
Namib Desert: visit the wildest desert in Africa
Quick links Visit the Namib Desert Top Tourist Attractions in the Namib Desert As a top safari destination in Namibia, visiting the Namib Desert should be ... -
Namib Desert under threat Plan to introduce rail and road to pristine town of Sossusvlei criticized
TILENI MONGUDHI and TIMO SHIHEPO A PROMINENT lodge operator says a proposal to build a motorized transport and rail system in the pristine Namib Desert ecosystem ... -
Well-preserved 9,000-year-old shrine discovered in Jordanian desert | Smart News
Anthropomorphic sculptures represent one of the earliest examples of artistic expression in the Middle East. South East Badia Archaeological Project Archaeologists digging in the deserts of ... -
San(d)ton Transforms Into A Desert Oasis With Outdoor Cinema
Between San & Insanity follows South African environmental activist and pro-surfer Frank Solomon as he seeks guidance and wisdom from the San people. Internationally renowned Corona ... -
Red Bull Rio Grande Gravel race soars through the South Texas desert
Heading to the southwestern tip of Texas puts you in a very remote setting. En route to Big Bend National Park or avoiding the barely visited ... -
The rain falls from desert to desert
Staff reporter Heavy rains were reported from the Namib to the Kalahari over the weekend. In Swakopmund, the meat had to be hurriedly removed due to ... -
Namibia: Neil Sandilands takes a closer look at the Namib Desert in Kyknet’s ‘Die Groot Niks’
In kykNET’s new Die Groot Niks series, famed South African actor and musician Neil Sandilands takes a closer look at the remarkable Namib Desert. Sandilands is ... -
Neil Sandilands explores the Namib Desert in a new local series
Neil Sandiland in Die Groot Niks. Acclaimed South African actor and musician Neil Sandilands explores Namibia in a new show on kykNET (DStv 144). the old ... -
Emperor Moths in Namib Desert Shed Rock Art…
Perplexed, I consigned these finds, first buried 4,500 years ago, in a box under my desk. They sat there for another 40 years until, in a ... -
Desert rain delights some while others run
Staff reporter The few drops that fell in Swakopmund on Monday evening increased slightly on Tuesday evening and finally, around 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, the sky opened ... -
See the moving rocks of Death Valley and other desert phenomena
Aside from the ocean, deserts are some of the most mysterious landscapes on the planet. The otherworldly terrain is often used as a natural setting for ... -
Hydrogen and renewable energy, Namibia discovers how lush a desert is
“Now suddenly the desert has become precious.” Finance Minister Ipumbu Shimi’s statement sums up the international interest in Namibia. The constant presence of the sun and ... -
Namibia: Emperor Moths in Namib Desert Rock Art Shed New Light on Shamanic Ritual
Not all archaeological discoveries are made by opening the tomb of a long-dead king. Indeed, some important discoveries seem inconsequential at first sight. Like ochre-stained ostrich ... -
Emperor butterflies in Namib Desert rock art shed new light on shamanic ritual
Not all archaeological discoveries are made by opening the tomb of a long-dead king. Indeed, some important findings seem unimportant at first glance. Like ocher-stained ostrich ... -
Nedbank Desert Dash this weekend … to boost the coastal economy
Coastal residents and the business community of Swakopmund are excited and eagerly awaiting a resumption of business activity during this weekend’s Nedbank Desert Dash, which begins ... -
How the salt of the Kalahari desert is taking the world by storm
In this episode of The health business Gisèle WERTHEIM AYméS chats with Oryx Desert Salt Founder and Entrepreneur, Samantha Skyring, who is taking her exceptional wholefood ... -
Rosewood Academy takes on Desert Dash
ROSEWOOD Academy, a private education institution based in Windhoek, will take on the mighty Nedbank Desert Dash to raise funds. The academy, which has approximately 165 ... -
Namibia: NCCs cycling team focuses on Nedbank Desert Dash
Namibia Cleaning Chemical Solutions (NSSC) development cycling team is preparing for the annual Nedbank Desert Dash, which kicks off in Windhoek on December 10, 2021. The ... -
NCCS cycling team focus on the Nedbank Desert Dash
The Namibia Cleaning Chemical Solutions (NSSC) development cycling team is preparing for the annual Nedbank Desert Dash, which kicks off in Windhoek on December 10, 2021. ... -
Experience the best of the Sonoran Desert in Saguaro National Park
Arizona is home to some of America’s most spectacular wilderness. Although no national park in the state can compare to the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, it offers ... -
Namibia: Desert Dash Back for the 17th year
With just 50 days to go, the Nedbank Desert Dash returns for the 17th consecutive year on Friday December 10 and Saturday December 11, 2021. Sponsored ... -
Desert Dash is back for the 17th year
With just 50 days to go, the Nedbank Desert Dash returns for the 17th consecutive year on Friday December 10 and Saturday December 11, 2021. Sponsored ... -
Exposing the secrets of desert extremophiles
Early morning in the Namib Desert. Credit: Sarah Wild It’s 3:30 a.m. on April 14, 2018, and biophysicists Tjaart Krüger and Michal Gwizdala sit on top ... -
Reveal the secrets of desert extremophiles
Early morning in the Namib Desert. Credit: Sarah Wild It’s 3:30 a.m. on April 14, 2018, and biophysicists Tjaart Krüger and Michal Gwizdala are sitting on ... -
First reported case of anthrax in Namib Desert wildlife
Anthrax is an infectious bacterial disease endemic in parts of Africa. It affects people, livestock as well as wildlife. Using GPS telemetry data, a team of ... -
Anthrax kills three cheetahs in the Namib Desert • Earth.com
Anthrax is a zoonotic disease that affects both humans and wildlife, and is endemic in parts of Africa. Experts report a rare case of anthrax in ... -
First reported case of anthrax in African desert wildlife
Using GPS telemetry data, a team of scientists from the Cheetah Research Project at the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) reconstructed a special ... -
Anthrax first reported in Namib Desert wildlife
News desk @infectiousdiseasenews Since 2015, scientists from the Leibniz-IZW Cheetah Research Project (CRP) have been conducting a national cheetah survey in collaboration with the Namibian Ministry ... -
Infected zebra most likely kills three cheetahs – sciencedaily
Anthrax is an infectious bacterial disease endemic in parts of Africa. It affects people, livestock as well as wildlife. Using GPS telemetry data, a team of ... -
Namibia: desert school transformed – allAfrica.com
STUDENTS at JP Brand Elementary School will soon be living more comfortably and with less fear of Covid-19. This comes after the construction of ablution facilities ... -
Desert school transformed – the Namibian
SHAROLDINE BOCK and ESTER MBATHERA STUDENTS at JP Brand Elementary School will soon be living more comfortably and with less fear of Covid-19. This comes after ... -
First reported case of anthrax in wildlife in the Namib Desert
Anthrax is an infectious bacterial disease endemic in parts of Africa. It affects people, livestock as well as wildlife. Using GPS telemetry data, a team of ... -
At ASU, ecology embraces engineering to uncover mysteries of the desert
January 13, 2021 Desert ecologists have a hard job. Their efforts to understand the workings of the natural world have never been more urgent. Dryland ecosystems ... -
20 Amazing Desert Plants and Where to Spot Them Around the World
A third of the world’s land surface is covered by desert. Some of the driest places on Earth are also home to some of the most ... -
Visiting the Mysterious Fairy Circles of the Namib Desert
One evening earlier this spring, German naturalist Norbert Jürgens strayed from his expedition in the Namib Desert. He walked away from his campsite beside Leopard Rock, ... -
Chilean Desert Human Remains Reveal Its Early Farmers Fought To The Death | Science
The skull of an adult male, probably 25 to 30 years old, has a scarred trauma affecting the upper jaw. The injury was most likely caused ... -
Namibia: Recycling water in the desert
From the Gondwana collection. Water is a precious resource on Earth and is particularly valued in an arid country like Namibia. Gondwana’s water recycling plants have ... -
Wilderness safaris, white desert introduce new trips :: Mmegi Online
Through this partnership, corporate guests will enjoy the most awe-inspiring experiences, hand-crafted to showcase the best of what Wilderness Safaris and White Desert have to offer. ... -
3 new lodges in Namibia with amazing stargazing, desert views and exceptional service
Space. Miles and miles of space. Locals seem to revel in Namibia’s utter emptiness, and they don’t hesitate to argue that on average there are only ... -
Ndapanda Travel Guide – In the Namib Desert with Gondwana
The Namib Desert is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Namibia. It is believed to be the oldest desert in the world. Several rivers and ... -
I took my newly broken heart to the oldest desert in the world
For the first time in a long time, I wasn’t worried about my miserable relationship, but rather worried about being caught by the lone leopard seen ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Remarkably high diversity of bees in a small expanse of desert • Earth.com
Scientists have discovered a hotspot of bee diversity in the protected Chihuahuan Desert along the US-Mexico border. Experts have identified more than 470 species of bees ... -
How does it feel to run an ultramarathon in the desert?
Taher Merchant from Bengaluru is expected to become the first Indian participant for 2021 to attempt the four Desert Ultramarathon Grand Slam, a race that involves ... -
How the Namib Desert beetle pulls water from the air
What if we could extract water from the air? Technology like this would change the lives of billions of people who are currently struggling to access ... -
Namib Desert bear scar caused by meteor impact
Through NASA Earth Observatory February 19, 2021 March 20, 2020 (Click the image for a high resolution view.) In the vastness of one of the oldest ... -
The wild horses of the great Namib desert
Namib Grace, by Teagan Cunniffe You might expect to see a gemsbok, jackal or even a springbok on the trackless plains and dune fields of the ... -
Moonlight makes desert geckos glow neon green
A desert gecko from Namibia has shiny markings that glow in the dark that glow neon green in the light of the moon. The mechanism that ... -
Scientists amazed by geckos lighting up desert nights with neon green sides
A Namibian desert gecko has glow-in-the-dark markings that glow neon green in moonlight. The mechanism that produces its glow has never been seen before in land ... -
How to explore this strange ghost town swallowed by the desert
Like a snapshot in time, ghost towns can offer an eerie glimpse into the past, where time has stood still, but where nature lives around them. ... -
Namibia: Desert Dash’s youngest solo rider finishes in the Top 10
JULIAN Nel of Swakopmund, the youngest rider in a field of 207 participants in this year’s Nedbank Desert Dash men’s solo division, finished in seventh place, ... -
Desert research leads to master’s degree
âOn my solo fishing expeditions, there were always black-backed jackals nearby, indifferent to my presence, watching and patiently waiting for me to finish my dissections for ... -
Little Kulala to Launch Holistic Desert Retreat in the Namib Desert Wilderness Reserve
Undergoing a major renovation, Little Kulala, Wilderness Safaris’ acclaimed desert retreat in Namibia’s Sossusvlei region, creates a new holistic health and wellness retreat in the heart ... -
Namibia: launch of the Nedbank Desert Dash
THE Nedbank Desert Dash will be held for the 16th consecutive year, and for the sixth year with Nedbank as title sponsor, from Friday December 11 ... -
A mystery around the Namib desert
After decades of relentless research, environmental scientists and mathematicians have come up with two main hypotheses about these circles. These are the plant competition hypothesis and ... -
The mysterious circles in the desert explained by Alan Turing’s theory 70 years ago
It was 1952, and Alan Turing was on the verge of reshaping humanity’s understanding of biology. In a landmark article, the English mathematician introduced what has ... -
How the Namib Desert Beetle Could Help Solve Our Water Crisis
Two-thirds of the world’s population face extreme water scarcity at least one month a year. Many of these places are dry, arid deserts without a reliable ... -
Aus and its surroundings turn into a kaleidoscope of desert flowers after the rains
This coming weekend, Klein-Aus Vista, at the edge of the escarpment in southern Namib, will celebrate a once-in-a-decade phenomenon when the pre-Namib turns into an adjoining ... -
TOTO’s “Africa” plays on repeat in the Namib Desert in Africa [Video]
TOTOThe 1982 hit “Africa” ââhas been a karaoke party favorite for years, but imagine hearing the song on repeat, forever. This is exactly what happens in ... -
Places where the desert embraces the ocean – Guardian Life – The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News
Atacama Whenever we think of a desert, we only think of water in terms of survival in this extremely dry expanse of land. We don’t imagine ... -
Launch of phase 2 of Operation Namib Desert
Staff reporter The second phase of Operation Namib Desert, which will see members of different branches of the Namibian security cluster fight criminal activity together, was ... -
Desert Ultra: a documentary ultrarunners will love
Desert ultra is a documentary that follows runners during the Desert Ultramarathon, which took place in November 2019. The race features five stages with a total ... -
Antibiotic resistance gene discovered in Namib desert
James urquhart An antibiotic resistance gene from a clinical environment has found its way into soil bacteria in one of the most unlikely places – the ... -
Sports Relief stars admit extreme Namibian desert trek pushed them to their limits
Exclusive: Frankie Bridge, Sam Womack and Louise Minchin opened up about the perilous journey they endured in 40-degree weather through the Namibian desert Video loading Video ... -
Zannier Hotels opens rock-top property in Namib Desert
Arnaud Zannier’s inspiration for the design of the hotel was conceived during his very first visit to the site and his first view from the top ... -
Frankie Bridge battles through the Namib Desert as she reaches the last day of Sports Relief’s 100-mile hike
Frankie Bridge is feeling the pressure as the eight celebrities reach the last day of their 100-mile hike for the Sports Relief: The Heat Is On ... -
Decades-long storm hits Namib Desert campsite on day one of Sport Relief: The Heat is On
Namibia group photo Intrepid celebrity squad take on Sport Relief: the Heat Is On, an exhausting one A 100-mile expedition through the Namib Desert began on ... -
Sport Relief: Celebrities on the Namib Desert Challenge
BBC / GETTY A celebrity team will start their Challenge Sport Relief across the Namib Desert in Africa today. Famous faces participating in it include CBBC ... -
This desert is 50 million years old, know the incredible secrets
Sometimes such acts are revealed before the eyes, which shocked us. Yes, we are talking about the 50 million year old Namib Desert which is considered ... -
Succulent Karoo: the beautiful desert teeming with wild animals
This endangered species has only been found in two places, both inside the Succulent Karoo Desert. It is just one of the few creatures found in ... -
7 fun things to do in the desert
(CNN) – Scorching days, freezing nights, a little precious water and dangerous reptiles for the company. It’s no surprise that deserts are some of the most ... -
20 spooky photos that were captured in the desert
Deserts are intimidating for many reasons. First, there’s the heat (at least in most places). Then there is the freezing cold at night. But there is ... -
The Namibian Desert is fascinating, as is this new modern lodge
The recently opened andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge and beyond It’s a surprising juxtaposition. Outdoors, in the NamibRand Nature Reserve in the southwestern part of the Namib ... -
7 superb hotels in the desert
A study in soothing, sunny neutrals and landscaped with native cacti and desert flowers, the 58-room Six Senses Shaharut, scheduled to open in Spring 2020, has ... -
Desert beetles guide scientists in the search for water harvesting solutions
The next fog harvesting technology, also known as “moisture culture” is not just for the deserts of Tatooine. Fog harvesting technology can provide an additional source ... -
AndBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge Review: First In
Sometimes it takes the right hotel to teach travelers how to better discover a destination. This is perhaps what we love most about the newly reopened ... -
Namib Desert – the secret of the ancient African desert that no one has ever known
Some people believe that they are the image of the gods, while others think that there are fairy dances, but there are others who think that ... -
A mystery in the oldest desert in the world
Best of BBC Travel – 2019 | Nature and outdoors A mystery in the oldest desert in the world (Image credit: Kate schönbach) Some think they ... -
Namibia: Team Namibia treasures the diamonds of the Namib Desert
Namib Desert Diamonds (PTY) Ltd (Namdia), the leading Namibian diamond marketing and sales company established three years ago, and the country’s member mobilization force, Team Namibia, ... -
Namibia team cherish Namib Desert diamonds
Journalist WINDHOEK – Namib Desert Diamonds (PTY) Ltd (Namdia), the leading Namibian diamond marketing and sales company established three years ago, and the country’s member mobilization ... -
The Namib Desert on the Atlantic Coast • Earth.com
today Picture of the day of Nasa presents the Namib Desert on the Atlantic coast of Namibia. The country is home to diverse wildlife, including the ... -
Gaze at the stars from the comfort of your own bed at this Namib Desert lodge – Robb Report
Light pollution has killed stargazing for most city dwellers. The bright skyline of a metropolis may be beautiful, but it certainly does Orion a disservice, either. ... -
“Fairy circles” in the arid desert caused by… rain?
New research suggests that unusual bare circles in the grasslands of Australia and the Namib Desert called “fairy circles” are not the work of termites. Fairy ... -
Artist gives permanent desert home to ’80s ‘Africa’
Many people around the world know the hit song from 1982 Africa by American rock band Toto. Some people like it, some don’t. Some of them ... -
Namibian Desert, Toto’s “Africa” instillation
Paying homage to Toto’s soft-rock masterpiece and its timeless qualities, Africa, German-Namibian artist Max Siedentopf traveled 31,274 square miles in the Namib Desert to set up ... -
Artist Max Siedentopf sets up an installation in the Namib Desert that plays ‘Africa’ on the ‘eternal’ loop-Entertainment News, Firstpost
Max Siedentopf states that the effort to keep Africa eternal was worth it because Toto “made a song that is understood and appreciated around the world”. ... -
Toto’s “Africa” will play on an endless loop in the Namib Desert
He turned to me as if to say, “Hurry up my boy, he’s waiting for you over there.” By now we’ve all heard the hit song ... -
Somewhere in the Namibian desert, Toto’s “Africa” is played out… forever
“Toto Forever” by Max Siedentopf (all images courtesy of the artist) A song by White wanderlust for Africa has become a literal monument to the longevity ...