A beautiful coyote at sunset in the BWP Coyotes and badgers may seem like they have little-to-nothing in common —  but did you know that these two species can form an unlikely partnership that helps them both survive in the harsh desert landscape of the borderlands? Ecosystems are full of symbiotic relationships, which are long term interactions between different organisms. Some of these interactions are one-sided, some are parasitic, and occasionally some benefit both organi

A barn owl ( Tyto alba ) captured by one of our wildlife cameras at the Borderlands Wildlife Preserve. There are approximately 200 species of owls recognized around the world that are found on every continent except Antarctica. They’ve adapted to thrive in all types of habitat, from snowy tundra to dense jungles, nesting in everything from saguaro cavities to palm tree bootjacks. Across their taxonomic order, Strigiformes, owls exhibit remarkable diversity in size, plumage an

The common names for wildlife are ubiquitously confusing - and the possum vs opossum debate is the perfect example. So, which is correct?...