Mayo Clinic Scottsdale Desert Nature Exhibit

I was back at the Mayo Clinic for a test today. I had multiple waits of 2 hours each between scans, which were rather dull in a building without wifi and a dearth of plugs for my cell phone. I didn't anticipate such, and hadn't brought a book. Then I heard an announcement for a 'Desert Talk.' A nature trail docent gave a 1.5 hour lecture on the local flora and fauna that was quite fascinating. Afterwards, I had time to check out this small exhibit. The large head is that of a Javelina (pronounced Have Uh Leena), also known as the Collared Peccary. They are herbivores, so they don't attack human beings. But they might if you are walking a dog (coyotes like to prey on their young). It isn't recommended to feed them, as they, in turn, are food for mountain lions.