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Gallus lafayettii - MHNT. The hen incubates her eggs, while the alpha male guards her nest from a nearby perch during the nesting season. The beta males remain in close proximity, and guard the nesting territory from intruders or potential predators, such as rival males, or snakes and mongooses.
Junglefowl are the only four living species of bird from the genus Gallus in the bird order Galliformes, and occur in parts of South and Southeast Asia.One of the species in this genus, the red junglefowl, is of historical importance as the direct ancestor of the domestic chicken, although the grey junglefowl, Sri Lankan junglefowl and green junglefowl are likely to have also been involved. [2]
A map of Arizona. The following is a list of amphibians found in the state of Arizona. The Arizona tree frog is the state amphibian. [1] The state is home to three salamander species. Arizona is home to a wide variety of biotic systems as it is diverse topographically, geologically, and climatically.
This is a list of mammals of Arizona. It includes species native to the U.S. state of Arizona and mammals accidentally introduced into the state. However, it does not include domesticated animals that become feral and cause major disruptions to various ecosystems. [1] [2]
An Arizona state park is an area of land in the U.S. state of Arizona preserved by the state for its natural, cultural, or recreational resources. The state park system in Arizona includes both state parks and state historic parks, as well as other designations such as natural areas and recreation areas.
A partial list of the butterflies and moths that can be found within the borders of the State of Arizona is: Achalarus toxeus (strays from south), coyote cloudywing, coyote skipper; Agathymus aryxna, Arizona giant skipper; Agraulis vanillae Gulf fritillary; Asterocampa leilia, emperess Leilia (brushfoot) Atlides halesus, giant purple hairstreak
A new tarantula species, Aphonopelma jacobii, was recently discovered in Arizona. Researchers say they are docile and have striking colors. A new tarantula species is discovered in Arizona: What ...
This is a list of the known extant reptiles of Arizona. [1] The Arizona state reptile is the Arizona ridge-nosed rattlesnake (Crotalus willardi willardi). [2]