The fastest land animal in the Northern Hemsiphere can be found in Arizona. Learn why it's critcally endangerd, but the the Jaguar may be making a comeback.
Arizona is a haven for wild animals. Since much of the state is open desert, forests, and mountains, it's a bona fide sanctuary for critters of all shapes and sizes.
Growing up on the east coast, when someone asked me to envision a desert, Arizona was likely the first image to come to mind. Its place in old western and cowboy movies definitely helped, but with sand and dirt coving the ground and Cacti growing at every square inch, it's hard not to view it as such.
These animals are on the move in Arizona. Do you know what to do if you encounter this creature in the desert? The more you know, the better the outcome. Read and learn how to handle this desert creature's mating season.
When I hike across the Arizona landscape, I'm captivated by the rising mountain peaks, curving valleys, and miles of flat desert. As wonderful and breathtaking as these natural formations are, my true love comes in the form of our wildlife.
Arizona is chock full of wildlife. When most of your state is open desert, it allows for ecosystems to pop up and thrive. The issue with this, is sometimes we get more than we bargained for.
I've made sure to check everywhere I step, sit, or sleep in the fear one of Arizona's creepy crawlies sneaking up on me. This is a situation I would've never seen coming.