Interesting facts about Arizona:
Arizona has the world’s largest Kokopelli
One of the most interesting facts about Arizona is that it has the largest Kokopelli in the world. Kokopelli is a Native American god who was revered by multiple tribes in the North American southwest. In Camp Verde, you can find a 32-foot tall statue depicting Kokopelli. The statue used to be in front of a Native American trading post. While the trading post has been closed for years, the sculpture remains.
There are 13 rattlesnake species
Rattlesnakes are a scary species found virtually everywhere in the US. Not all rattlesnakes are the same, though. There are 36 rattlesnake species currently known to scientists. Of those 36, 13 of them can be found somewhere in Arizona. You’ll most often find the Mojave, black-tailed, and Western diamond-back varieties in the Arizona desert.
Scorpions are common
When you’re in Arizona, you’ll have to be careful of running into scorpions. To many people, these creatures are only common occurrences in stories or movies, but they’re a real part of the Arizona fauna. In fact, more than 30 species of scorpions can be found in the state. There are many types of scorpions in the world that differ in size, color, and danger. The most common ones in Arizona are the bark scorpion, the stripetail, and the giant hairy scorpion.
Arizona is number 1 in veggies
Yuma, Arizona is the country’s highest producer of winter vegetables, especially lettuce. Yuma farms cultivate over 90% of the leafy greens consumed in the US and Canada between November and April.