Chinese Smuggling Bust Could Help Endangered Porpoise in Mexico
The illegal hunting of the totoaba fish swim bladders is considered the leading threat to the vaquita marina.
Arizona Town Condemns Coyote-Killing Contest
Dewey-Humboldt joins other governments by condemning the practice.
Live Camera Capturing Sandhill Cranes in Arizona for the Winter
14,000 birds are roosting at the Whitewater Wildlife Area, and more are expected to arrive.
More Bighorn Sheep Restored to Historical Ranges
Arizona Game and Fish continues to re-establish the species.
Arizona Officials Euthanize 3 Bighorn Sheep to Stop Disease
Game and Fish says the bighorns in mountains near Yuma were in contact with escaped domestic sheep.
Hiking and Poetry on the Arizona National Scenic Trail
Author writes 43 passages on more than 800 miles
Will Water Return to Tucson's Washes?
A group hopes to restore running water to the city's watershed.
Report: Two Endangered Mexican Gray Wolves Found Dead
The deaths of the wolves, one in Arizona and one in New Mexico, are under investigation.
Study Warns Against Taking Endangered Mexican Wolf North of Historical Range
Researchers warn that going beyond range could threaten decades of conservation and recovery efforts.
Endangered Condors to be Released in Northern Arizona
The captive-bred birds of prey will be released atop the dramatic Vermilion Cliffs in Northern Arizona.
Research Reveals Climate-Driven Bird Collapse in Mojave Desert
Deserts globally have borne the brunt of warming and drying over the past 50 years.
Invasive Snail Threatens Ecosystem of Arizona's Salt River
Apple snails were likely introduced into the river's ecosystem illegally from someone's aquarium.
Drought Remains, But Rains Put Dent in Southwest Fire Danger
While monsoon can act as a "shut-off valve" for wildfire, much of the West continues to experience drought conditions.
Drought Forces Emergency Measures for US West's Wild Horses
Parts of the region have witnessed some of the driest conditions on record, putting stress on wild horses experiencing overpopulation.
Jaguar Seen in Arizona Last Year has Been Killed in Mexico
Spots on a pelt match those of a jaguar photographed in the Huachuca Mountains.
