by Benjamin Felser, of Bowdoin College Returning to Ruby from our last field vegetation survey at the border, we knew we had a big day ahead of us. Bryon–the same SIA staff member who led our orientation to the Border…
Species account by Perrin Milliken, of Bowdoin College. Puma concolor, known as the puma, mountain lion, cougar, or catamount, is the largest cat (family Felidae) found in North America. The only exception is the endangered jaguar (Panthera onca) which exist…
by Benjamin Felser, of Bowdoin College Returning to Ruby after our suburban sojourn was like that first breath when you walk outside in the morning. Meeting the familiar face of Montana Peak rising over Ruby Ghost Town, I let the…
Species account by Bethany Holland, of Ithaca College. Also known as a camel spider, sun scorpion or solifugae, the sun spider is an arachnid found in tropical and desert environments around the world, including the arid south western US. Though…
Species account by Wren Garrison, of University of Vermont This species highlight is focused on the collared peccary. It is regionally referred to as the javelina, but its scientific name is Pecari tajacu. Javelinas are pig-like, with large heads and shoulders,…