The state of Nevada is almost entirely covered in desert ... be able to respond to any emergency that may arise from the desert plants, animals, or elements. Read more: 20 Types Of Snakes, Ranked ...

Nevada averages about 10.3 inches, according to the University of Nevada, Reno. As a result, desert ecosystems have plants and animals uniquely adapted to conserve water. "We have to look to ...

Richard Parker wrote this essay for The Times over the winter. A longtime journalist, commentary writer and author, his ...

yellow-and-black bee is now only found in seven locations in Nevada’s Clark County. The bee’s pollinating skills are tightly linked to the survival of two rare desert poppy flowers. The bee has ...