Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians. They are often grouped together as “cold-blooded” animals and share similar characteristics, but they are actually separated into two distinct classes (Reptilia and Amphibia) of “herps”  that shared a common ancestor about 350 million years ago before diverging down different evolutionary paths.  Cold- and warm-blooded are colloquial, over-simplified terms that refer to the way animals regulate their body temperature. Endot

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

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As someone who has never been sprayed by a skunk, it is easy for me to gush about how cute and small and fluffy they seem, although I...

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The Watershed Restoration Crew works throughout the borderlands, and recently we had a streak of gray hawk sightings — we collectively...

I felt like I was waiting for winter to start all year, and finally felt it during one snow storm in late March, then I blinked and...

In the rugged landscape of the borderlands, where weather and resources are unpredictable, animals have learned to adapt and survive...

Last year was marked by some larger-than-life visitors to Borderlands Wildlife Preserve, including many white-tails and mulies, but we...

During my first year as a restoration technician in the Borderlands Restoration Network Watershed Restoration Program, I became obsessed...

Gray foxes (Urocyon Cinereoargenteus) are adept at navigating a variety of environments, from dense oak woodlands to sparse deserts and...

Now that monsoon season is in full swing - one of my favorite times of the year, nothing is more exciting than seeing the thunderheads...

After a day of working in the field during the summer, nothing feels better than taking an ice-cold shower when you get home. I am sure...

Most often, apex predators like mountain lions, bears, and wolves dominate the news. That is because they dominate the food chain -...

Spring swiftly turned into summer, and the local birds are putting on their best suits as they molt their feathers in time for the...

As the snow atop the Sky Islands begins to melt and the world awakens to the warmth of longer days, the skies above Arizona will be...

Every year on March 3, the world comes together to celebrate World Wildlife Day, an occasion dedicated to raising awareness about the...

As seasons change and temperatures drop, many animals prepare for the holidays by bulking up and hunkering down or migrating to warmer...

I have recently accepted a new opportunity and will be moving on from my position as the BWP Assistant Manager. Over the past five years,...

We all know this summer has been hot, and for those of us who stick around the desert during the summer months, we have been a little...