When desert animals face environmental extremes day in and day out, every unique anatomical feature can aid in their survival ...

As monsoon rains bring much needed water to Arizona’s deserts, you may notice some of the state’s beloved shell-backed reptiles on the move. State wildlife officials have a message for those who may ...

Petrified Forest National Park spans around 346 square miles of semi-desert shrub steppe and highly eroded and colorful badlands in northeastern Arizona. The park is a blend of short grass prairie and ...

In the vast urban sprawl of Arizona, the habitat of the tiny western burrowing owl is being destroyed—prompting conservationists to think creatively about how to help. A burrowing owl chick learns to ...

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens received a grant for a new capital project called "Lions Ridge." The new exhibit will feature African lions to raise awareness about their declining population, which ...

Experts at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens are now rolling back several bird flu precautions for their bird populations. "As we started seeing bird flu spreading throughout the country and moving ...

The Center for Biological Diversity has asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to add the Bendire's thrasher to the endangered species list. The thrasher is a rare desert songbird whose habitat is ...

As smoke from the nearby Line Fire blanketed the Big Bear Alpine Zoo over the past week, workers at the zoo sprang into action to protect their animals — and looked to their colleagues in the ...

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Arizona is home to over 800 native animal species, ranging from well-known rattlesnakes and javelinas to rarer creatures like ringtails and jaguars. Arizona also boasts unique species like the ...