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Field experiences, wildlife encounters, and a life spent paying attention to the terrestrial world — reptiles, amphibians, plants, and the landscapes they inhabit.
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May 17, 2026

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Reptiles

Mojave rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus) encountered during desert tortoise radio-tracking surveys near Barstow, California, ~2011–2012. Well camouflaged in desert scrub — the rattle is visible at lower left. (Photo: Jeff A. Tracey)

More to come.