ABQ Wildlife Coexistence Albuquerque is home to hundreds of migratory and resident bird species. Birds Albuquerque is home to hundreds of migratory and resident bird species. The number of bears in the mountain ranges surrounding our city is dwindling. Black Bear The number of bears in the mountain ranges surrounding our city is dwindling. Coyotes have lived here much longer than humans and have adapted to life in the city. Coyote Coyotes have lived here much longer than humans and have adapted to life in the city. One in every three bites of food we eat is courtesy of insect pollination. Pollinators One in every three bites of food we eat is courtesy of insect pollination. You may encounter snakes in our city’s residential neighborhoods, parks, and open spaces. Rattle Snake You may encounter snakes in our city’s residential neighborhoods, parks, and open spaces. The little critters you see sitting upright on their hind feet, always keeping a lookout, are Albuquerque’s prairie dogs. Prairie Dogs The little critters you see sitting upright on their hind feet, always keeping a lookout, are Albuquerque’s prairie dogs. Albuquerque residents enjoy access to spectacular outdoor recreation opportunities. Hiking Albuquerque residents enjoy access to spectacular outdoor recreation opportunities. The health of people is closely connected to the health of other animals and our shared environment. Disease The health of people is closely connected to the health of other animals and our shared environment. A chemical-free yard will benefit your health and keep toxins out of our soil and water. Pesticides A chemical-free yard will benefit your health and keep toxins out of our soil and water. Safeguarding your home and yard from rodents does not require the use of hazardous poisons. Rodenticides Safeguarding your home and yard from rodents does not require the use of hazardous poisons.
