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Desert Botanical Garden is a 140-acre (57 ha) botanical garden located in Papago Park, at 1201 N. Galvin Parkway in Phoenix, central Arizona.. Founded by the Arizona Cactus and Native Flora Society in 1937 [1] and established at this site in 1939, the garden now has more than 50,000 plants in more than 4,000 taxa, one-third of which are native to the area, including 379 species which are rare ...
Native Seeds/SEARCH, founded in 1983, is a nonprofit conservation organization located in Tucson, Arizona in the United States.. In the words of its mission statement, it seeks "to conserve, distribute and document the adapted and diverse varieties of agricultural seed, their wild relatives and the role these seeds play in cultures of the American Southwest and northwest Mexico."
The state of Arizona first placed native fish on the endangered species list in 1988; however, detrimental human activities including aquifer pumping, reduction in stream flows, and predation from non-native green sunfish, have acted as major contributing factors to the decline of these native species.
Dog lovers will find something new to love in these rare breeds: No one else at the dog park will have one. Though there are also some downsides to owning a lesser-known breed, these furry faces ...
Mexican Hairless. The Mexican Hairless, or the Xoloitzcuintli (Xolo for short), is an intelligent dog that provides great companionship. You might recognize it from the animated movie Coco.It is ...
Blue Korat Cat. Personality Traits: intelligent, athletic, social, and affectionate Lifespan: 10 to 15 years (some live to 20 years old) Household Suitability: Homes with experienced cat parents ...
Intended to forcibly assimilate Arizona Native children into American culture, school policies prohibited the use of native languages and clothing and separated children from the same tribe. [20] Although the curriculum underwent heavy reform during the 1930s at the behest of reformist Bureau of Indian Affairs chief John Collier , the school ...
The breed has a long history in these regions, where it has been raised for its valuable wool. The breed is considered dual-purpose, meaning it is raised both for its high-quality wool and for ...