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The long-tailed weasel is one of the most secretive animals living in the Franklin Mountains. Lowland areas like those being developed along the Trans Mountain Scenic Corridor are important to many desert wildlife species like the long-tailed weasel that prey upon pocket gophers and ground squirrels. ©Will Wilson This weasel was rescued by Chihuahuan Desert Wildlife Rescue in El Paso during the summer of 2010. Photo courtesy Chihuahuan Desert Wildlife Rescue. Flora and Fauna of the Franklin Mountains Follow these links to learn more about the flora and fauna of the Franklin Mountains: Centennial Museum Natural History pages Chihuahuan Desert Wildlife Rescue El Paso Native Plant Society El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society Franklin Mountains State Park Friends of Rio Bosque More information coming soon.	Updated: December 8, 2010 The Franklin Mountains Wilderness Coalition was formed in 1978 and played a central role in the events that led to the establishment of Franklin Mountains State Park in 1979. The Coalition consists of organizations and individuals united in their concern for the Franklins in Texas and New Mexico and dedicated to: (1) preserving the scenic beauty and wilderness character of the Mountains; (2) protecting the plant and animal resources of the Mountains and preserving the whole range as an intact ecosystem; (3) stimulating appreciation of the natural values of the Mountains and promoting understanding of their biological, cultural and geological features; and (4) encouraging recreational, scientific and educational uses of the Mountains consistent with preserving their scenic beauty and wilderness character.

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