Moss crusts, an advanced form of biological soil crusts, play a crucial role in stabilizing soil phosphorus levels in desert ...

Many of us may know Dubai as a holiday destination. But what do we really know about the desert ecosystem in this part of the United Arab Emirates? I’m here in one of the world’s largest hot ...

At a seminar in Beijing, Lei Jiaqiang, a leading desertification expert with the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography under ... China surrounds its largest desert with green belt Great ...

Describe how the climate of deserts influences the animals that live there and the vegetation that grows there. ( Hint, refer to climate graph and quote months and figures. Explain how animals and ...

While deserts are traditionally characterized by a dry climate with low levels of vegetation, the Sahara has been much greener than usual as of late — mainly due to climate change. Between July ...

Large, tough lips enable them to pick at dry and thorny desert vegetation. Big, thick footpads help them navigate the rough rocky terrain and shifting desert sands. Arabian camels have been ...