Evolution in an Urbanizing World
The more that we build our homes up against pristine habitat, the more likely we are to encounter what we previously thought were rare species. Here is an example of a wild bobcat in Northern Phoenix on the hunt. We've seen more instances of bobcats in our urban observation posts and in our new research.... Continue Reading →
Wild javelinas can be pretty dangerous to encounter. They have tusks that can cause serious damage and tempers to boot. Thankfully, this javelina did not cause any harm, just running through an urban neighborhood in Tucson, AZ. https://twitter.com/HannahTiedeTV/status/1232135937787695104?s=20 Do you have a photo or video of an urban species doing something unusual? What about a... Continue Reading →
Many people imagine a pristine desert in the Southwest US, with the iconic saguaro cacti in the foreground, mountains in the background. In recent years, these deserts have become highly urbanized. Thankfully, there are protections in place for these majestic, century-old cacti. If you plan to build where there is a saguaro, you have to... Continue Reading →
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