Despite the extreme conditions, this harsh desert is home to a surprising variety of plant and animal life, adapted to survive in this arid environment. While the Atacama Desert may seem devoid of ...

Far from being barren wastelands, deserts are biologically rich habitats with a vast array of animals and plants ... The driest deserts, such as Chile's Atacama Desert, have parts that receive ...

A desert fox comes within a few metres of us, drawn by the smell. The Atacama is the driest place on earth beyond the polar regions, says Roberto. It is amazing that not only animals but also 200 ...

From camel trekking and sandboarding to geodesic domes and yoga retreats, these striking desert destinations offer something ...

Stretching across northern Chile and southern Peru, the Atacama is the driest non-polar desert on the planet ... safari adventure. Among the animals to keep an eye out for are black-maned lions ...