A beautiful coyote at sunset in the BWP 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 organisms, which is called a mutualistic relationship. Mutualistic relationships are not common in the wild because competition for resources heavily influences wildlife behavior. Especially when two predators have a similar prey bas

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?...