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Las Vegas sits in the heart of the Mojave Desert, but the city and its surrounding wetlands, parks, and agricultural edges attract a surprisingly diverse cast of dark-plumaged birds.
Las Vegas isn’t just home to casinos and bright lights—it’s also territory for several species of biting flies that can turn your outdoor activities into uncomfortable experiences.
Las Vegas residents face more than slot machines and summer heat—stinging insects thrive in the desert climate year-round, and encounters with them send dozens of people to emergency rooms annually.
Las Vegas means more than casinos and bright lights—the surrounding Mojave Desert harbors some of North America’s most dangerous venomous creatures.
You might be surprised to learn that Las Vegas isn’t just home to bright lights and desert landscapes—it’s also a habitat for four distinct squirrel species that have adapted remarkably well to Southern Nevada’s unique environment.
Did you know that over 74 different caterpillar species call Nevada home? From the iconic striped Monarch caterpillars munching on backyard milkweed to the tent-building Western caterpillars creating silky shelters in Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas hosts an incredible diversity of these fascinating creatures.
Las Vegas might be famous for its bright lights and bustling nightlife, but the Mojave Desert surrounding this vibrant city hosts an incredible diversity of moths that have adapted to thrive in Nevada’s arid climate.
Living in Las Vegas means sharing your space with some eight-legged neighbors.
Las Vegas isn’t just home to bright lights and casinos—the surrounding Mojave Desert harbors some of North America’s most dangerous venomous animals.
When you think of Las Vegas wildlife, bats probably aren’t the first creatures that come to mind.
