The kit fox roams the vast grasslands of the northern desert. The Chihuahuan Desert boasts 3,000 plant species, including more than 500 of the world's 1,500 species of cactus. The desert also harbors ...

The Chihuahuan Gardens showcase more than 800 different plants that live in the desert. Visitors can walk through the gardens to view the plants in their natural habitat, enjoy a few water ...

Able to survive for long periods without water, this desert plant makes a great houseplant for forgetful gardeners. Rose of Jericho, nicknamed the resurrection plant, is a desert native.

Despite its incredible natural beauty and rich history, Hueco Tanks remains one of Texas’s best-kept secrets. On any given ...

In short, Hueco Tanks is more than just a state park. It’s a testament to the enduring power of nature and human creativity.

In Spanish, the word “lajitas” means “little flat rocks.” In the Big Bend region of West Texas, though, Lajitas stands for an eclectic community in the Chihuahuan desert, where a goat serves as mayor.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. An array of mirrors at the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating site is shown near Primm, Nev., Aug. 13, 2014 ...

Meanwhile, environmentalists continue to blame the Mojave Desert plant for killing thousands of birds and tortoises. The Ivanpah solar power plant formally opened in 2014 on roughly 5 square miles ...

Also see our living data paper for a full description, metadata, citation, authors: The Portal Project: a long-term study of a Chihuahuan desert ecosystem If you'd like some help using the data, try ...

Sunday will offer two enriching experiences: — Botanical Garden Guided Tour at Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center: Explore the diverse plant life of the region, including the Maxie Templeton Cactus ...