Our planet is more unpredictable and more fascinating than most of us imagine. Most countries have one dominant climate, which is maybe a hot desert o.

While deserts are often seen as lifeless wastelands, many harbor extraordinary and dangerous wildlife. From venomous snakes in Australia to stealthy leopards in Arabia, this guide explores seven of ...

The Sahara may look empty, but its harsh climate, vanishing water, shifting sands, and turbulent history explain why life there is so rare and why this vast desert remains one of the most unique ...

Deserts can be vast, desolate landscapes where nothing exists for hundreds of miles around. But there are impressive and inspiring places hidden even in the world's most remote locations. From sand ...

When many people envision deserts, they picture scorching, arid landscapes adorned with sand dunes and perhaps a few cacti. However, not all deserts fit this stereotype, and not all are characterized ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LLANOS DE CHALLE NATIONAL PARK, Chile (AP) — A rare bloom in Chile’s Atacama Desert has briefly transformed one of the world’s ...

MASAFI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Outside of a mountain village in the northern outskirts of the United Arab Emirates, clouds on a recent weekend suddenly crowded out the white-hot sun that bakes ...