Arizona Predators
Some of Arizona’s top predators are coyotes, many birds of prey, black bears, mountain lions, and although rare, neighboring state wildlife such as the Mexican wolf and jaguar sometimes make an appearance.
Coyote
The coyote (Canis Latrans) can live up to 10–15 years, weighing anywhere between 15 pounds to a massive 46 pounds. They can run upwards of 40 mph and are known to be active both in the day and night but…
Black Bear
The North American black bear (Ursus Americanus) can live roughly 15–30 years, and weigh between 220 lbs to 594 lbs. These solitary and nocturnal hunters, have a top speed of 30 mph. They live in Northern Arizona forests and spend…
Cougar
The cougar (Filis Concolor) lives approximately 10–20 years, weighing 64 lbs to 198 lbs. They have a top speed of 30 mph and live solitary lifestyle. They usually hunt at night and the gloaming hours of dusk and dawn. Being…
Red Tailed Hawk
A red-tailed hawk (Buteo Jamaicensis) lives roughly 10-15 years, and weigh 1.5–3.5 lbs. They can fly an impressive top speed of 120 mph. These birds are highly adaptive to living just about anywhere in the USA. Red-tailed hawks can be…
Great Horned Owl
The great horned owl (Bubo Virginianus), sometimes known as the tiger owl, have a lifespan of about 15-25 years and weigh around 3 lbs. They have a top speed of 40 mph, with a wingspan of 4.6 feet. These owls…