Chihuahuan Desert Wildlife: The Golden Eagle

By Jacob Croft, El Paso Zoo Volunteer Golden Eagle Aguila chrysaetos Status: Least Concerned Size:  27.6-33.1 inches, Wingspan: 72.8-86.6 inches Habitat: Wide range of habitat types, including high-altitude regions, deserts, forests and open areas. At the Zoo: Education Animal in Training.   Not on exhibit. The Golden Eagle is a fascinating bird to watch fly with its massive …

Zoom Presentation on May 31 – Restoring Jaguars to the American Southwest by Michael J. Robinson

Jaguar conservation efforts in the Southwest are important to helping to protect the complex ecosystem so important to humanity. The Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition will sponsor a special virtual presentation by Michael J. Robinson of the Center for Biological Diversity on regional efforts to help bring back jaguars on Wednesday evening, May 31, 6:30pm Mountain …

Biodiversity of the Castner Range, a delicate balance

By Rick LoBello, Board Member Now that the Castner Range has been designated a National Monument it is important for our community to understand the fascinating biodiversity of the Franklin Mountains. The Castner Range National Monument section of the Franklin Mountains is connected to the lands that surround it including private and public lands like …

How wildlife is impacted by climate change – the plight of the Grey-headed Albatross

Helping people connect the dots between climate change and their quality of life is a big challenge, mainly because many have not been able to see how climate change is impacting their daily lives.   Here at the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition we plan to report to you on how our quality of life is impacted …