New Species360 Member Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science Focuses on Chihuahuan Desert Species

This week we welcome new natural history museum member Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science in New Mexico to the Species360 community.  The non-profit museum’s exhibits and wildlife collection are focused on strengthening the stewardship of the natural environment of the Chihuahuan Desert.

The Chihuahuan Desert supports more than 170 herpetofauna (reptile and amphibian) species, and the Chihuahuan Desert Ecoregion supports approximately 217 native species, according to the National Park Service (U.S.)