09/04/2026
Think the Sonoran Desert is just cacti? Think again.
This remarkable ecosystem is home to approximately 130 mammal species, more than 500 bird species and around 100 reptile species. Here are just a few of the fascinating wildlife residents found in Arizona:
🌵 Greater Roadrunner
🦁 Mountain Lion
🐷 Javelina
🐇 Black-tailed Jackrabbit
🦅 American Kestrel (Sparrow Hawk)
🐱 Bobcat
🦉 Great Horned Owl
🦎 Desert Spiny Lizard
🐺 Coyote
🐢 Desert Tortoise
Want to see some of Arizona’s wildlife up close? Schedule a tour of Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center for a closer look! 🐾 Southwest Wildlife
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📸: Andy Foster, Jeremy Johnson, Southwest Wildlife, Shannon 🌿, Nate Danforth, & raw.sonoran
