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The gangly, spiky plants that grow in the vital and sensitive Mojave Desert can live more than 150 years. But devastating wildfires have left behind millions of charred trees — actually succulents — ...

Photographers capturing earlier than expected blooming of the iconic Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert are being asked to share their images with environmental biologists at Cal State Northridge ...

A federal court in California sided with environmentalists, striking down a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) attempt to withhold protections for the Joshua tree under the Endangered Species Act.

One hour northeast of Palm Springs, California, lies Joshua Tree National Park. This popular camping destination has nine ...