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Southern Nevada’s desert tortoises getting help to cross the road
Long before Southern Nevada built its winding highways ... Under the Endangered Species Act, the federal government listed Mojave desert tortoises as threatened in 1990. The project area includes ...
11 years after a celebrated opening, massive solar plant faces a bleak future in the Mojave Desert
What was once the largest solar power plant of its type in the world appears headed for closure just 11 years after opening ...
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For 25th year, Mojave Max contest open to all Southern Nevada residents
Groundhog Day marks the start of Mojave Max watch. The desert tortoise mascot is Clark County's official prognosticator, but ...
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‘Respect, protect and enjoy’: How Mojave Max became a conservation sensation
If it’s spring, it’s gotta be Mojave Max time in Southern Nevada ... Desert, former Review-Journal reporter Keith Rogers reported at the time. The students took a field trip to Red Rock ...
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Nevada’s Highly Imperiled Mojave Poppy Bee Takes Step Toward Endangered Species Act Protection
Although it once thrived across much of the Mojave Desert, the quarter-inch-long, yellow-and-black bee is now only found in seven locations in Nevada’s Clark County. The bee’s pollinating skills are ...
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Escape Las Vegas' Bustle At An Under-The-Radar Endearing Town In The Heart Of Nevada's Desert
Nestled between the most and least lively places in the Mojave Desert is a modest town ... not have the allure of Sin City or the beautiful red rock vistas of the Valley of Fire, but that doesn ...