The Onymacris plana, a darkling beetle, is the first known land animal that gets cooler as it exercises, scientists said.

The Namib desert of south-western Africa can be extremely hot—the surface temperature can be over 50°C. But a surprising ...

When desert animals face environmental extremes day in and day out, every unique anatomical feature can aid in their survival. Among the most striking of these adaptations is ear size. In arid ...

This video explores the creatures living in what is considered Australia’s deadliest desert. Footage documents how animals adapt to extreme heat, scarce water, and constant exposure. Attention is ...

Darkling beetles have one of the most unique ways of collecting water from their arid environments: from the fog. Read here ...

It’s no surprise that a state as unique and fascinating as Nevada chose an equally exceptional animal as its symbol. Nevada, ...