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    • When the World’s driest desert suddenly turns into a "flower paradise"

      Rare winter rains have transformed Chile’s Atacama Desert into a vibrant sea of wildflowers. Scientists explain how dormant seeds survive extreme dryness and bloom suddenly when unusual weather brings precious moisture.

    • 4,000-Year-Old Cheetah mummies found in desert caves of Saudi Arabia

      Scientists discovered naturally mummified cheetahs in Saudi desert caves. DNA analysis reveals links to modern populations, revising historical ranges and offering insights for conservation and understanding ancient Arabian wildlife.

    • Saudi Arabia was not always a desert, scientists reveal its lush past

      Saudi Arabia’s deserts were once rivers, lakes, and grasslands. Scientists reveal “Green Arabia,” a thriving ecosystem that supported humans, hippos, crocodiles and lush biodiversity long before the sands took over.

    • Barking Lizards of Africa: This gecko is nature’s surprising desert communicators

      Discover the secret world of barking geckos, tiny African lizards that bark like dogs. Learn how they survive deserts, communicate and amaze scientists with their unique vocal skills.

    • Leopard vs Jaguar: Similar spots, power and what really separates these big cats

      Leopards and jaguars may share striking spots, but their strength, hunting style, and habitats differ sharply, revealing how two similar-looking big cats evolved to dominate very different worlds.

    • Fennec Fox: The Tiny Desert Fox with Giant Ears

      Discover this amazing creature of desert, Fennec fox, who have big ears but tiny size with clever survival skills in harsh and sandy environments.

    • 7 Driest Places in the World You Must See

      Discover the 7 driest places in the world, from Antarctica’s Dry Valleys to the Atacama Desert, Aswan, Luxor, and more extreme landscapes.

    • Top 10 countries with the largest desert areas in the world

      Discover the world’s largest deserts across 10 countries—from Algeria’s vast Sahara to Mongolia’s Gobi—where endless sandscapes tell timeless stories.

    • Shraddha Kapoor serves homemade Puran Poli to Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri at Waves Summit 2025

      At Waves Summit 2025, Shraddha Kapoor delighted attendees by offering Puran Poli to Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri, creating a heartwarming cultural moment that instantly went viral across social media.

    • Rajasthan is getting wetter and it’s not good news for the desert ecology

      Environmental changes, such as changes in vegetation and water availability, have affected Rajasthan’s desert ecology, impacting local flora and fauna.

    • Live life in Overdrive

      This week Overdrive team leave the viewers starstruck as they get a chance to Live Life in Overdrive with Mercedes SUVs in Rajasthan's desert.

    • Catch behind the scenes action from 12 hours of Sebring

      Catch all the behind the scenes action of 12 hours of Sebring and head into the desert for the ultimate off-road challenge.

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