Misunderstood Mesos: Sand Cat

Misunderstood Mesos: Sand Cat

Mesocarnivores occupy most habitats of the world, even scorching deserts where all life seems to be vacant. With extreme temperature fluctuations and sparse vegetation, it is surprising any animals can survive desert conditions, yet enough primary consumers exist to support several predators. The sand cat is one of those predatory desert specialists who cling to life within one of the harshest habitats on the planet. 

Misunderstood Mesos: Spotted Skunks

Misunderstood Mesos: Spotted Skunks

When most people think of “skunk,” they picture the notorious striped skunk, a species that we examined in a previous Misunderstood Meso piece.  However, another variety of skunk inhabits most of the same range as their more popular cousin yet is less understood and...