Report highlights biodiversity loss at Quitobaquito during border wall construction
Borderland scientists say that with all the noise "neither the birds nor the bird watchers want to be at Quitobaquito right now."
Sonora training dogs to detect coronavirus cases
Nine dogs are in training to sniff out cases of coronavirus at Sonoran hospitals and clinics.
Work starts on new section of border wall in national wildlife refuge
North-Dakota-based Fisher Sand and Gravel has broken ground on a $1.3 billion project in southeast Arizona.
Pets play special role for people coping with pandemic
Experts say people living with pets cope better with feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Humpback chub 'alien abductions' help frame the future of the Colorado River
While not considered very "charismatic," this keystone fish plays an important role in water policy.
Animal experts caution extra care for pets in hot weather
Excessive heat warning means companions should move indoors if possible.
Groups say border wall construction threatens biodiversity of Arizona sky islands
Conservation groups say the animals rely on the ranges to travel between habitats in the U.S. and Mexico.
The world outside, during the pandemic
As humans hunker down, life continues outside our homes.
Small nonprofits struggling as need for services grows
Arizona nonprofits are reporting a 20% increase in expenses, but a pandemic is a bad time to ask for donations.
Environmentalists sue BLM over grazing in San Pedro conservation area
Groups say allowing cattle grazing to continue harms the San Pedro's riparian landscape.
Pima Animal Care Center preparing for influx of pets as outbreak takes toll on owners
The center is still facilitating pet adoptions by appointment only.
COVID-19 prompts changes at Pima Animal Care Center
PACC animals have been moved to foster homes, and fewer employees are working at the center.
Borderlands symposium explores web of people, wildlife in Sonoran Desert
The Ajo conference last week brought together scientists, tribal leaders and community members.
Conservationists attacked again in Sea of Cortez despite presence of Mexican authorities
The group working to protect the nearly extinct vaquita marina porpoise was confronted for the third time this year.
Scientists recognize new fish in northern Mexico
The Rio Concepcion topminnow is related to the Gila topminnow.
