People who live in and near the Namib Desert speak of two winds ... minimize the impact of the mining," she said, showing me a map of biodiversity hot spots identified by the ministry.

Although large parts of this desert region are protected, it still faces threats from unsustainable land practices, mining and illegal plant harvesting. One unique way of protecting Namibia's ...

Their color provides perfect camouflage among the powdery reddish sands of the Namib Desert, their primary habitat. These geckos have adapted their webbed feet not only to help them stay atop ...