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Close-up of a mountain lion looking toward the camera.

Mountain Lion

The Mountain Lion (Puma concolor), also known regionally as a cougar, puma, or panther, is a large and elusive predator native to the Coachella Val...

 Red-flowering Eremophila shrubs in a landscaped garden at Trilogy Polo Club.

Eremophila maculata

The spotted emu bush is commonly known as a flowering shrub native to Australia but is often cultivated in desert gardens, including those in the C...

 A black-tailed jackrabbit sitting in dry grass with its long ears raised.

Black-tailed Jackrabbit

The Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus) is a distinctive and widespread hare native to the deserts and open grasslands of western North Am...

 Austin Valdivia-Hidalgo playing pickleball on an outdoor court.

Austin Valdivia-Hidalgo

Morningtime play at Palm Desert Resort on the 4.5 courts. Top-spin dink to his opponent. Using his new Joola - Collin Johns - Paddle. Fritz Burns...

 Small yellow sweet-acacia flowers among delicate green leaves.

Sweet Acacia (Acacia farnesiana)

The Sweet Acacia, or Needle Bush or Huisache, is a small tree or large shrub native to the Americas. It is well-regarded for its ornamental value a...

 Firecracker plants with arching stems and red tubular flowers at Trilogy Polo Club.

Firecracker Plant

This plant is Russelia equisetiformis, commonly known as firecracker plant, coral fountain, or fountain bush. It is a non-native but widely used or...

 A pool-cleaning professional examining the edge of a swimming pool.

Rudy De Anda - Pool Services

Rudy is a professional pool inspector serving the Coachella Valley, collaborating with top agents to deliver accurate and detailed equipment analys...

 A goat looking over a wooden fence in a sunlit enclosure.

Toggenburg Goat

Originating from Switzerland, is distinguished by its sturdy build and short, fine coat. Characteristically brown or grey, they often sport white m...

 A giraffe's head and long neck against a blue sky.

Giraffe

A tall and graceful creature, roams the savanna, blending seamlessly with the golden grasslands. With its long neck and legs, it gracefully reaches...

 Close-up of a North American porcupine gripping a branch with its paws.

North American Porcupine

A large rodent known for its coat of sharp quills, which it uses as a defense mechanism against predators. These quills are actually modified hairs...

 A spur-winged lapwing standing on sandy ground.

Spur-winged Lapwing

Known scientifically as *Vanellus spinosus*, a striking bird characterized by its bold black and white plumage and distinctive red eye-ring. Native...

 An aerial view of the 17th hole on the Trilogy La Quinta golf course, showing the green course with surrounding housing and the Santa Rosa Mountains in the background.

Hole 17 - @ Trilogy La Quinta

Hole 17 · Par 3Explore Mark Miller’s photographs of hole 17 at Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta. This visual guide is still growing, with more field ...