Wildlife Guide: 125 of Arizona's Native Species, a publication of Arizona Highways, features the state's most frequently viewed mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and fish. It was authored by Brooke Bessesen, a well-known naturalist and author. The book is geared toward hikers, campers, wildlife lovers and outdoors enthusiasts. Arizona Highways, which has been published since 1925, has subscribers in all 50 states and more than 120 countries, and is regarded around the world as the authority on Arizona travel.
Brooke Bessesen studies and works with wildlife, bringing tremendous experience to the writing table. Her newest book, Vaquita, is "passionate... a heartfelt and alarming tale" (Publishers Weekly) that attempts to untangle the intricate controversies behind the precipitous decline of the world’s most endangered marine mammal. Kirkus called it "gripping... a well-told and moving tale of environmentalism and conservation." And author David Helvarg wrote, "If Rachel Carson had written a True Crime book, it might read like Brooke Bessesen's Vaquita."