This region is one of the most biologically diverse in the United States. This research was supported by the nearby Southwestern Research Station of the American Museum of Natural History. 1995 View toward east-northeast. Peloncillo Mountains in background. Pole at right supports thermocouples within the white radiation shields.
Vegetation type is juniper grassland.
The same territory as in the previous picture, seen from farther away. Another territory in front of the juniper bush in the lower right-hand corner was occupied less frequently than the first. View toward south-southwest. Many V. cardui flew up toward the hilltop along this path. Upper foothills of Portal Peak are in the background.