Living with Wildlife

People who live in or visit Arizona can expect to see many species of wildlife. More and more often though, wild animals are venturing into areas where people live. You can usually enjoy wildlife watching from a distance, but sometimes wildlife encounters involve conflict.

Living with Urban Wildlife

Learn more about living with Arizona's wildlife:

• Learn how to identify and live with mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, javelina, bears, bats, woodpeckers, raptors, and other animals.
  
  
• Find out how to deal with injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife near your home.
  
  
• Get the answers to your wildlife questions: Frequently Asked Questions.
  
  
• Contact a wildlife rehabilitator or wildlife control business.
  
  
• Learn more about Arizona's 13 species of rattlesnakes.

Learn more about Landscaping for Desert Wildlife:

The following Web pages provide Arizona homeowners, landscapers and urban planners with basic information about selecting plants and designing landscapes that attract native birds and small animals.

• The Wildlife-friendly Garden
• Trees
• Tall Shrubs
• Small Shrubs
• Cacti and Succulents
• Flowers and Grasses
• Plant List for Planning
• Reading List