When desert ecosystems have been damaged ... Fertile islands are key areas for recruitment of plants and biological activity. Natural recovery from disturbance in deserts is typically slow.

"These wild plants are crucial components of desert ecosystems ... "This project bridges the gap between agriculture and natural systems, reminding us that nature and agriculture are intricately ...

FEEDING: Opportunistic omnivores, desert pupfish consume whatever types of algae, plants, invertebrates ... or predation from exotic fishes and other looming threats. Five natural populations in a ...

A desert garden incorporates drought-tolerant plants that thrive in hot and dry ... Plus, dry weather plants don't need ...

Researchers in Palm Desert and Mongolia are sharing conservation strategies to protect landscapes and the communities that ...

There are no rivers or lakes or areas of abundant natural vegetation because rainfall is ... national effort has brought changes to the desert and created much greater demands for water resources.

FEEDING: Desert grasses and spring wildflowers are tortoises' primary nutritional source. In summer, dry grass stems and cactus pads are main sources of sustenance. Tortoises may eat some nonnative ...