Dos Cabezas Mountains
Introduction The '''Dos Cabezas Mountains''' are a mountain range in southeasternmost Arizona, United States. The  '''Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness''' lies  east of Willcox and  south of Bowie in Cochise County. The mountain range's name means '''Two Heads''' in Spanish, for the twin granite peaks, Dos Cabezas Peaks, that sit atop the range.
Geology A gold-quartz specimen from the Dos Cabezas MountainsThe wilderness consists of the rugged slopes of the Dos Cabezas Mountains, with elevations ranging from . There is a diverse terrain of steep mountain slopes, granite outcroppings and vegetated canyon floors. The higher mountains and ridges offer long-distance views of Sulphur Springs and San Simon Valleys and numerous mountain ranges.
Wildlife Several developed and natural springs in the wilderness provide water for the abundant wildlife. White-tailed and mule deer, mountain lions, golden eagles, bald eagles and many other animals inhabit the Dos Cabezas Mountains. The collared lizard may be found in the upper portions of Buckeye Canyon. The peregrine falcon migrates through the area. The peregrine was delisted from endangered status in 1999.The majority of the wilderness contains mountain shrub, desert shrub and riparian vegetation. , the Arizona Game and Fish Department has been releasing photos of a jaguar that has been seen in this area since November 2016 with 45 documented events. This is the second known jaguar living in the state.
See also * Chiricahua Mountains – connected at southeast
References
External links *  *  Bureau of Land Management*  Dos Cabezas Peaks, at Summitpost*  Dos Cabezas & Chiricahua Mountains, west of San Simon Valley;   (Article)