Tierra de Oro Laboratory

Physiology and Ecology in the Pinyon-Juniper Savanna

Santa Fe Wildlife

Local Animals and Plants

A loosely organized and selective catalog of flora and fauna. Most categories are local, but there are a few from farther afield.

Beetles

Similar to a familiar deity, this lab has an inordinate fondness for beetles. The beetle pages describe local Tenebrionids, the beetles being housed in the lab, other kinds of beetles, and beetle-related questions that are on my mind.

Birds

Curve-billed thrasher. 3/5/25

Mammals

Rabbit photographed with infrared, black and white image.
Bunny in the middle of the night. 2/1/25

Reptiles

Spiny lizard basking. 4/27/26

Other Arthropods

Insects (not beetles)

Plants

Beige spider hanging on web at night.
Cat-faced orbweaver. 8/6/24
Colorful caterpillar on plant
Cuculia dorsalis caterpillar on purple aster
Photo of blanket flowers
Blanket flowers.