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.

The Southern Namib Desert is a region in Namibia that covers an area of approximately 81,000 square kilometers. It is part of ...

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 ...

Show more In the baked Namib desert, a pair of ostriches raise their family in the searing heat to keep them safe from predators – but time is ticking as the chicks begin to hatch. Outside of ...