This burning-hot desert meets the ocean - and its coast is called Skeleton Coast: Where is it?

The Namib Desert, a harsh yet captivating landscape, showcases nature's resilience where extreme temperatures meet the Atlantic coast. This region, known for its towering dunes and the haunting ...
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First reported case of anthrax in wildlife in the Namib Desert: Infected zebra most likely causes death of three cheetahs

Anthrax is an infectious bacterial disease endemic in some parts of Africa. It affects people, livestock as well as wildlife. Using GPS telemetry data, a team of scientists from the Cheetah Research ...
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A visual diary of Namibia’s Namib Desert

Namibia is one of the most remote places this filmmaker has traveled to. This country in Southern Africa is bordered by the Namib Desert, which means “vast place” in the Nama language. Visiting this ...
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Namibia: A Namib Desert Beetle Runs to Stay Cool - How Scientists Solved the Puzzle of This Unique and Speedy Species

The Namib desert of south-western Africa can be extremely hot - the surface temperature can be over 50°C. But a surprising number of around 200 beetle species live on its bare, inhospitable-looking ...
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Skeleton Coast safari: a life-affirming desert adventure in Namibia

Ten days in the desert may sound more like a punishment than a luxury holiday, but a trip to Namibia will transform your preconceptions of the world’s arid places. Astonishingly beautiful, the dunes ...