Desert Tortoise Extinction Unlikely, Agency Says
Iconic animal found only in Arizona, still considered 'Species of Greatest Conservation Need'
Pima County Shelter Reports Record Pet Adoptions
Animal Care Center sent 409 pets to new homes last weekend, still has plenty of dogs, cats.
Thinking About Adopting a Pet? Now's the Time; Price is Right
Pima Animal Care Center to offer free pet adoptions this weekend to reduce crowding.
Oro Valley Will be Home Base for UA Veterinary School
Site has proximity to biosciences firms; will be first public facility of its kind in state.
Yum! Bug Tacos, Mealworm Cookies at UA's Insect Fest
The event, in its fifth year, will be on campus this Sunday starting at 11 a.m.
Happy Birthday! Nandi the Elephant is 1 Year Old
Reid Park Zoo hosts party for youngest pachyderm; she hesitates, then rips into her gifts.
Arizona Spotlight for August 14, 2015
Looking for bighorn sheep along the Colorado River; restoring two centuries of history at the San Xavier Mission; what it means to be the first college graduate in your family.
People Flock to Tucson Bird And Wildlife Festival
Tucson Audubon Society holds 5th annual festival focusing on nature.
Arizona Spotlight for July 31, 2015
The Tucson Museum of Art displays work from refugee artists who are part of The Owl and Panther Project; space scientist Chris Impey looks "Beyond"; and Beth Surdut faces off with an angry raptor in "The Art of Paying Attention".
The Art of Paying Attention: Harris' Hawks
After wildlife illustrator Beth Surdut comes face to face with an angry raptor, she meets the hawks that rule the sky in her Tucson neighborhood.
Monsoon Season Can Make Pets Stressed
Pima Animal Care Center says loud thunder, heavy rain can frighten animals
"The Reason for Flowers"
Get a different perspective on the beauty, ecology and lore of flowers from Stephen Buchmann, a pollination expert and the author of a new book of natural history.
Arizona Spotlight for July 24, 2015
Author and scientist Stephen Buchmann discusses "The Reason for Flowers"; three film scores that added dimension to their classic films; how one man overcame illiteracy; paying attention to stink bugs in love.
The Art of Paying Attention: Stink Bug Love
Artist and writer Beth Surdut knows that true adventure can be found just outside your window -- and sometimes, it's pretty racy...
The Art of Paying Attention: The Rabbit Warren
The first in a series of essays by wildlife illustrator Beth Surdut about the adventures that may be outside your window.
