The Sonoran Desert National Monument in #Arizona protects one of North America’s most biodiverse deserts and its wildlife, including imperiled Sonoran pronghorns and lesser long-nosed bats. But despite the Bureau of Land Management’s finding that target shooting harms native species, Indigenous sites and human health, the agency bowed to gun-group pressure by allowing target shooting on 90% of this precious place. Now the monument is littered with toxic spent lead ammo and old appliances used as

Our beautiful Sonoran Desert is known as the most species diverse desert in North America, and is home to over 60 species of mammals, 100 species of reptiles and 350 species of birds. 🦉🌵🐍 Check out this wildlife guide for a glimpse of some of the animals you may see on your next visit to the desert. Please remember to respect wildlife by maintaining a safe distance and always stay on marked trails. #desertbotanicalgarden #sonorandesert #desertanimals #desertwildlife #wildlife #scottsdale #sco

Explore the vibrant ecosystem of the Sonoran Desert through trail camera footage from Arizona. This full video captures incredible wildlife moments, featuring coyotes, javelinas, bobcats, and more in their natural desert habitat. A stunning glimpse into the secret lives of desert creatures! | Ellen Roman