“It was already 90 degrees when we woke up at 4 a.m., but the reward was great looks at the endemic Xantus hummingbird and Cape Pygmy Owl, plus a backpacking experience into a surprisingly lush ...

Xantus's Hummingbird, a bright and energetic species native to Mexico, is famous for its vibrant feathers and rapid flight. Xerus are social ground squirrels commonly found in dry, ...