The desert tortoise had previously been classified as "threatened" by the California Endangered Species Act in 1989, as well as by the federal Endangered Species Act of 1990.

In the Mojave Desert, many types of birds have become less common over the past century. Scientists think climate change is to blame. ... "It seems like we are losing part of the desert ecosystem." ...

A study of a rare and common desert plant indicates solar development in the desert may impact rare species more. It also demonstrates the importance of taking the time to understand the ever ...

The changes in the desert may also portend a less bird-friendly future for other ecosystems. Over the past century, deserts around the world have warmed and dried more rapidly than other areas.

The Mojave Desert Land Trust is working to scout, catalogue, collect and preserve millions of seeds from 250 species and counting in a race to save an ecosystem.

All Ecosystems Are Equally Productive Under Drought Conditions Date: June 15, 2004 Source: University Of Arizona Summary: Under drought conditions, tropical forests can be as efficient at using ...

The Mojave Desert Land Trust is working to scout, catalogue, collect and preserve millions of seeds from 250 species and counting in a race to save an ecosystem.

A wildfire of this scale is not common in the Mojave Desert landscape, known for its unique vegetation and animal species. ... It's a very special place in a lot of ways, being a desert ecosystem.

With deserts getting hotter and desert-like conditions becoming more common in western North America, he expects bird populations will continue to decline. Sponsored “So that means that when we go out ...