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troupial: Collared Peccary, a.k.a. "javelina" (pecari tajacu).
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troupial: Although strong winds are currently affecting our area, the rigid nature of the Cholla cactus plants help make photographing them possible under the less than ideal circumstances.
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troupial: Collared Peccary (Pecari tajuca), a.k.a. javelina.
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troupial: Sunset Last Evening
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troupial: Blossoms and buds of wild Engelmann's Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia Engelmannii).
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troupial: Western Diamondback (Crotalus atrox) redirected to the desert following a brief visit to our back yard.
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troupial: It's mating season and this embattled competitor has lost a piece of his right ear.
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troupial: Cooper's Hawk (Accipter cooperii) at mealtime.
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troupial: Bee Transporting A Heavy Load of Pollen Gathered From Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiae gigantea).
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troupial: Monument Plant, a.k.a. Green Gentian, Elk Weed, Deer's Ears (Frasera speciosa).
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troupial: Regal Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma solare), resting near an ant hill.
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troupial: Desert Cottontail (Sylvilagus audubonii).
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troupial: Desert Cottontails continue to enjoy the relaxing ambiance of our back yard.
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troupial: Sunset in the neighborhood.
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troupial: Visitors to Tucson, Arizona are encouraged to check out this spectacular mural, The Epic Rides, by Joe Pagac.
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troupial: Last evening's double rainbow.
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troupial: Cholla Cactus blossoms are sparse again this year as the local habitat continues its slow recovery from the severe drought of 2020.
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troupial: Photographed hastily while maintaining social distancing with a local Western Diamondback Rattlesnake.
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troupial: Back yard view, following much-appreciated rain.
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troupial: Madera Canyon verdure, monsoon season.