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Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)Observer
marsriceDescription
Dead fox found lying on rock outcrop near the main channel of Bear Canyon wash. Unable to determine cause of death.
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Mountain Lion (Puma concolor)Observer
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Mountain lion was moving west along Buehman Canyon wash. I followed his/her tracks for approximately 1 mile.
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Sonoran Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer ssp. affinis)Observer
marsriceDescription
snake was moving across a sandy bottom wash.
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White-nosed Coati (Nasua narica)Observer
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Observed by Saiyeeda Underwood in bear canyon, just downstream of the national forest boundary.
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Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)Observer
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snake had recently eaten a small rodent. The snake did not move while I observed it. Not certain if alive or dead.
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American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)Observer
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Bear was traveling south from cienega creek to Davidson Canyon in the riparian corridor. Track was fresh, made within three days prior to the observation.
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Striped and Hooded Skunks (Genus Mephitis)Observer
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skunk was deceased but relatively intact. Habitat is classified as Interior SW riparian deciduous forest.
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Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)Observer
marsriceDescription
partial remains found, including well intact tail. Habitat is interior SW riparian deciduous forest.
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American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)Observer
marsriceDescription
Fresh track found along road in riparian habitat (interior SW riparian deciduous forest).
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Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum)Observer
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An entirely black coachwhip resting in the shade at the base of a cholla. Once spooked, he quickly moved into a nearby packrat midden.
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Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum)Observer
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Snake was moving slowly beneath a mesquite tree on a south facing slope near a limestone outcrop.
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Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus)Observer
marsriceDescription
Recent roadkill at the intersection of Sandario road and Snyder Hill road
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Bobcat (Lynx rufus)Observer
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Observed Bobcat on road near effluent reach of the Santa Cruz river.
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Western Patch-nosed Snake (Salvadora hexalepis)Observer
marsriceDescription
Snake was in the process of strangling a kangaroo rat. The snake let go and rat hopped off.
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Bobcat (Lynx rufus)Observer
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Found in small tributary to the Canada Del Oro wash.
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Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnake (Crotalus molossus ssp. molossus)Observer
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Crossing Flux Canyon Road