Lions in the sea? Yes. According to a new study, researchers studying lion prides living along the coast of Namibia have discovered something unusual: the lions have developed a taste for “seafood”. Found exclusively within the country’s hyper-arid Skeleton Coast region – which Portuguese sailors once called “The Gates of Hell” – desert lions are the only lions known to … [Read more...] about Desert Lions Spotted Going to the Beach to Prey on Marine Life
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A Secret World Beneath the Desert: Exploring Carlsbad Caverns
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, nestled within the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico, holds a hidden wonder – a vast network of caves waiting to be explored. While the park's beauty extends above ground with desert landscapes and blooming cacti, the true magic lies beneath the surface. The Alluring Entrance: Gateway to a Hidden World The entrance to Carlsbad Caverns … [Read more...] about A Secret World Beneath the Desert: Exploring Carlsbad Caverns
Star dune: Scientists solve mystery behind Earth’s largest desert sands
For centuries, the towering structures known as star dunes have captivated explorers and scientists alike with their awe-inspiring beauty and enigmatic origins. Named for their striking resemblance to celestial stars or pyramids, these colossal sand formations have long puzzled researchers, their age and formation process shrouded in mystery - until now. Recently, a team of … [Read more...] about Star dune: Scientists solve mystery behind Earth’s largest desert sands
Abandoned Star Wars Movie Set Left to Decay in the Tunisian Desert
Back in 2010, Rome-based artist and photographer Rä di Martino ventured into the Tunisian desert to find the abandoned movie sets from the original Star Wars movie. The remote desert location was used in 1976 to film Lars Homestead on Luke Skywalker’s home planet of Tatooine. In her series entitled No More Stars, Martino explains: “This is a series of photographs taken in … [Read more...] about Abandoned Star Wars Movie Set Left to Decay in the Tunisian Desert
Masters of the Desert: How the Antelope Jackrabbit’s Ears Beat the Heat and the Cold
In the scorching deserts of the American Southwest, the aptly named Antelope Jackrabbit reigns supreme. But this long-eared wonder isn't just adept at outrunning predators; it possesses a remarkable adaptation that allows it to thrive in extreme temperatures – its enormous ears. Making up nearly a third of its body length, these floppy appendages serve a dual purpose far … [Read more...] about Masters of the Desert: How the Antelope Jackrabbit’s Ears Beat the Heat and the Cold