Here we see a dominant Female disciplining her subordinate for attempting to mate with me out of turn. Fortunately this Alpha is fairly easy going and no harm was done, and I'll make sure the Beta still gets to mate.
Our newest research assistant is experiencing her first winter in the preserve, and finding out why it is the toughest season of the year. This is her first day in the field after a brutal winter storm, and while she puts on a brave face for her colleagu
This shy blonde nests in the rocky outcrop and feeds on the prickly pear cactuses that grow nearby. She reacted aggressively when approached by myself and a domestic female – she must be used to protecting her territory from intruders. We left this sma
When I presented myself to the female on the left, she ran off and I thought I was out of luck. Turns out she was just fetching her pride mates to give her alpha the chance to mate first. Fairly typical behavior, but adorable nonetheless.
