SONORAN DESERT MAMMALS
PHOTO GALLERY
Common Mammals of the Tucson Mountains
Visitors and locals alike may encounter species such as mule deer, javelina, coyotes, bobcats, and a variety of smaller mammals including rabbits and ground squirrels. Many of these animals are most active at dawn, dusk, or night, making sightings both special and unpredictable.
This photo gallery highlights some of the mammals found in the Tucson Mountains, offering a closer look at their appearance and natural habitat. Each image captures a moment in the lives of these resilient Sonoran desert residents.
DEER & JAVELINA
MULE DEER — BUCK
Length — 42-66″
Weight — 120-300 LBS
MULE DEER — DOE
Length — 45-58 “
Weight — 95-200 LBS
JAVELINA
Length — 34-40 “
Weight — 35-55 LBS
PREDATORS
BOBCAT
Length — 28-49 “
Weight — 15-40 LBS
COYOTE
Length — 41-52 “
Weight — 15-46 LBS
MOUNTAIN LION
AZ-Sonora Desert Museum
Length — 6-8 ‘ Weight — 60-220 LBS
RABBITS & RODENTS
DESERT COTTONTAIL RABBIT
Length — 13-16 “
Weight — 1.5-2.6 LBS
BLACK-TAILED JACKRABBIT
Length — 18-25 “
Weight — 3-6 LBS
HARRIS’S ANTELOPE SQUIRREL
Length — 8.75-10.75 “
Weight — 4-5 OZ
ROUND-TAILED SQUIRREL
Length — 8-10.5 “
Weight — 4.5-5.5 OZ
ROCK SQUIRREL
Length — 16-21 “
Weight — 1.2-2.0 LBS
DESERT MAMMALS NOT FOUND IN THE TUCSON MOUNTAINS
BIG HORN SHEEP
AZ-Sonora Desert Museum Exhibit
Length – 50-73″ Weight – 75-315 LBS
Revised 03/2021
MEXICAN GRAY WOLF
AZ-Sonora Desert Museum Exhibit
Length – 48-66″ Weight – 50-80 LBS
Revised 03/2021
OCELOT
AZ-Sonora Desert Museum Exhibit
Length – 24-40″ Weight – 18-44 LBS
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