A Sonoran Whipsnake surrounded by his / her home. This beautiful creature was encountered on the doorstep of the dreaded Rosemont Mine construction. The 3000 ft deep orifice would cover 2.5 square miles, deplete untold gallons of groundwater, and imperil over a dozen vulnerable species. Fortunately, the destruction may have become indefinitely delayed due to a number of factors. This translates to a deep sigh of relief for species such as the endangered jaguar and ocelot, both of which are active in the adjacent Santa Rita mountains, in addition to numerous bird and reptile species. Photo taken near Madera Canyon, AZ.
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