Coyote
Desert coyotes in low deserts and valleys weigh about 20 pounds, they are
light gray or tan, with black tip on tail.
Although the coyote has been observed killing sheep, poultry and other
livestock, it doesn't subsist on domestic animals in the wild. Studies
have shown it's principle diet consists of deer, rabbits, ground squirrels,
other small rodents, insects, reptiles, and fruits and berries of wild
plants. The problems we hear about in urban areas are partly caused by us,
humans. By leaving food out, garbage cans uncovered, we encourage them
to move into our areas. Once there, they adapt quickly and soon learn
our pets are easy pickings. They will take advantage of any situation
and can soon be a major pest in your neighborhood. I'm fortunate living
in the wide open desert, where they can truly be appreciated. Sightings
are rare, only their lonely cries at night are evidence they are around, like the howl you just heard.
Every spring and summer, the pups are there to join in the nightly
howling with their tiny yips. It's only a hassle when they decide to
"sing" at 2am, and your dogs all join in. LOL.
Desert Tortoise
Desert Tortoises have several habitats. One of the most common places to find them in
Arizona is around the Tucson area, in the Saguaro National Forests. Grasses are the main
staple of their diet, but when available, they will eagerly eat wildflowers, cactus fruits and other
annual plants. When water is available, they will drink, but depend mostly on plants for water. It is
illegal to take a Desert Tortoise from the wild in Arizona, but rehabiliated injured ones are often adopted
out to homes for caretaking.
Arizona Bark Scorpions
Out of the 36 species of scorpions that call Arizona home, only the Bark Scorpion
is considered "potentially fatal". While there hasn't been a reported death from one here
in over 30 years, people, mostly small children and the elderly, still die from it's sting down in Mexico.
We are home to the only anti-venom "factory" in the USA, here in Arizona.
Something you learn quick here, is to shake out your shoes before putting them on. It's
one of the favorite hiding places of scorpions ( and Black Widows! ) in your home! I've been very lucky, and have only had a few in my home
over the years, which my cats quickly took care of. Nighttime is when they are most active, it's
advisable to turn a light on before getting up in the middle of the night and walking around.
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