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
Many wild females can be found inhabiting the ruins of abandoned settlements in the preserve. These ruins often provide perfect conditions for females to nest in making them invaluable for the National Park's breeding efforts and the stability of the pr
i found this one last playing in the snow, it's really amazing how they adapt to it. she is friendly and doesn't look afraid of me, i took this picture and left because i can't handle the cold like they do
