The curve-billed thrasher—the common thrasher of the rich, cactus-laden Sonoran Desert—can be very conspicuous, sitting up on saguaro or cholla cactuses, making its presence known by its loud ...

Beyond the saguaros, an intricate web of life flourishes. Mesquite and palo verde trees provide shade and sustenance while blooming ocotillo and prickly pear cacti attract pollinators like ...

Lesser long-nosed bats are migratory animals. They spend the winter in ... They can also be found in the Sonoran Desert and throughout Mexico. While they travel, these bats gather by the thousands ...