There are 3 genera of pocket gophers in North America and close to 20 species. In southern Arizona, Botta’s Pocket Gopher (Thomomys bottae) is found in the low desert and up to the tip top of our sky islands. What a range and what a marvelous creature. 
There are around 150 species of Rhus (sumacs) found around the world in temperate regions. They are found in both North and South America...
This is the time of year when you see desert millipedes out and about on muggy overcast days. Sometimes even crossing the two lane...
Petey jabbers about cool plants and critters found in the grassland near his home, but finally hones in on a climbing milkweed vine called...
