The Aboriginals called Davidson the “desert woman,” and her epic journey caught the attention of National Geographic photographer Rick Smolan – who became both her documenter and lover.

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Daniel Brettig 28-Aug-2017 Ashton Agar broke through for Australia late on the second day • Getty Images ...

Scientists found a “robust” creature with porthole-like spots in a desert of Australia and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Peter McDonald via McDonald, Fenner, Torkkola and ...

Under the cover of night, a “robust” creature with a distinctive hunting style took up its rocky perch in a desert of Australia. Its “large” eyes scanned the surrounding landscape — but ...