Wildlife Websites
Reptiles of Arizona
This is the best website for identifying reptiles and amphibians in Arizona. Excellent photographs and good basic information regarding each species that is found here. At-a-glance color diagrams make snake identification easy. This is a website to return to frequently. California Herps A California counterpart to the above website, californiaherps.com provides an abundance of photos (as well as videos) of each species, also including pictures of the animal's habitat. Good, sometimes detailed information on each species. This is a solid website. |
Animal Care Websites
Keeping Horned Lizards in Captivity
This in-depth site is the best resource on the web for learning detailed care instructions for horned lizards, which are particularly tricky to keep in captivity. This website can give you the tools you need to help horned lizards not only survive, but thrive in captivity. |
Parks & Museums
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
This is a one of a kind zoo, botanical garden, and natural history museum located near Tucson, AZ. This is an excellent place to learn about the Sonoran Desert, and does an unparalleled job promoting awareness of the desert through a variety of programs and scientific research projects. The beautiful campus is definitely worth visiting, especially during times of the year when the Raptor Free Flight program is running. See website for details. |
Books
A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert
House in the Sun Roadside Geology of Arizona by Halka Chronic |
Never Cry Wolf
by Farley Mowat |