This notebook contains complete checklists for the amphibians, bats, birds, fish, lizards, mammals, snakes, and turtles that live in Arizona. A brief introduction to each list provides references to field guides and notes on conservation. Symbols in the lists show the conservation status of all Arizona species as reported by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and other organizations.Wildlife and its habitat are disappearing worldwide. More than half of Arizona's vertebrates have declined to dangerous levels. An important first step for wildlife conservation is learning where and when species are present. Checklists are a common tool used by professional and amateur naturalists to record presence and track changes. The best checklists cover small areas such as a park, watershed, valley, or maybe just a backyard. Such checklists are rare. Now's your chance. Happy recording!For more books on Arizona natural history go to http://bit.ly/RKW2bC.