This meadow female spends most of her life on all fours to remain concealed in the tall grass. Her days are spent foraging for seeds, tubers, and insects, and each night she builds herself a fresh nest. (Field Notes in Comments)
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
Here we have a wild born female I found on my last expedition to the preserve's badlands. While successful mating with such females is more challenging and dangerous than semi-ferals, it's a vital part of my job sustaining their population.