Merriam’s Kangaroo rat
Merriam’s kangaroo rat Dipodomys merriami Everybody was … These animals are like martial arts masters. They react to predators with incredible speed, using their keen…
Merriam’s kangaroo rat Dipodomys merriami Everybody was … These animals are like martial arts masters. They react to predators with incredible speed, using their keen…
Spotted Hyena Crocuta crocuta Cats? Dogs? Other? Hyenas belong to their own family group, the Hyaenidae. Genetically closer to cats than dogs, their nearest relatives…
Madagascar hissing cockroach Gromphadorhina portentosa Eek! or Neat Freak? We humans often have an “eek!” reaction when confronted with wildlife we view as pests. While…
King Cobra Ophiophagus Hannah This species is not currently on view at the Phoenix Zoo. Snakes That Build Nests? King cobras are the only snakes…
Desert Iguana Dipsosaurus dorsalis Some Like It Hot These desert-dwelling reptiles are highly adapted to life in a hot, dry climate. In fact, when the…
Chestnut-breasted Malkoha Rhamphococcyx curvirostis singularis Meat Tenderizer Chestnut-breasted malkohas are omnivores and eat a large variety of food, including insects and small rodents. If they…
California Condor Gymnogyps californianus Bald Is Beautiful California condors are scavengers, seeking out carrion with their powerful sense of smell. Poking around in rotting, putrid…
Black-throated Magpie JayCyanocorax colliei Bird Brained Corvids – the group of birds that includes ravens, crows, jays, and their relatives – have impressive brains. Intelligence…
Amur LeopardPanthera pardus orientalis Cat Coats Leopards sport a spotted coat that allows them to blend into their environment when hunting. The rose-like spots on…
Amazon Milk FrogTrachycephalus resinifictrix Eye Want Food Have you ever heard the expression, “My eyes are bigger than my stomach”? Well, for many frogs, their…