Wildlife
01Residents are very surprised when it comes to the different types of wildlife in Arizona. Most residents are unfamiliar with the types of wildlife we have here in the desert. We have been removing, rescuing, and rehoming wildlife in the Phoenix area for over 20 years. We have the knowledge and know how to remove…
Pigeons
Name: Pigeon / Squabs / Rock Dove Size: Pigeons exhibit considerable variations in size. The largest species are nearly turkey-sized, at a weight of 2-4 kilograms (4.4-8.8 lbs.) The smallest are the same size as a House Sparrow and weigh as little as 22 grams. Food: They feed on seeds, fruit and plants. Habitat: Pigeons are distributed everywhere on…
Scorpions
Scorpions Arizona has from 40-60 different species of scorpions (Gouge et al.). They are active at night and hide out in rocks, wood piles, under tree bark or in burrows during the day. Man made materials left sitting outside like boots, piles of clothes, and sleeping bags can offer shelter too! After birth, baby scorpions crawl…
Skunks
Name: Skunk Size: Skunk species vary in size from about 15.6 to 37 inches (40 to 70 cm) and in weight from about 1.1 pounds (0.5 kg) (the spotted skunks) to 18 pounds (8.2 kg) (the hog-nosed skunks). They have a moderately elongated body with relatively short, well-muscled legs, and long front claws for digging. Food: Skunks are…
Raccoon
Sometimes called the common raccoon to distinguish it from other species, is a medium-sized mammal native to North America. It is the largest of the procyonid family, having a body length of 40 to 70 cm (16 to 28 in), and a body weight of 5 to 26 kg (11 to 57 lb). Its grayish coat mostly consists of dense underfur, which insulates it against…
