White-throated Wood Rat—Commonly known as the Pack Rat, this interesting animal builds its nest in a mound of cactus segments. Marauders think twice before they molest this spiny home. Seldom seen in daylight. Note the baby, lower left.
Above—Harris Ground Squirrel—A small ground squirrel with striped back and a bushy tail usually held erect. They are active during the day and may be seen from April through November.
Below—Arizona Round-tailed Ground Squirrel—Another common ground squirrel of the desert. It has a short tail and is tan in color.
“All photographs on pages 9-12 by Marvin H. Frost, Sr.”
5th Ed. 4-56 20M
Saguaro National Monument, a unit of the National Park System, is one of 180 areas administered by the National Park Service, U. S. Department of the Interior.
The traveling public is becoming increasingly aware of the National Monuments, which have received less publicity than the great, well-known National Parks, yet which possess extremely interesting features.
Many of these are in the Southwest; we hope you will take the opportunity to visit one or more of them on your trip.