Slow, Steady, and High Tech: Study Using GPS to Track Sonoran Desert Tortoises
The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy now is doing its own study using technology to track Sonoran desert tortoises to answer such questions as how urban expansion a... Read more.
‘It’s Alright to Be a Fat Bear’: Why Fat Bear Week Is More Than a Beauty Contest
No one likes to get on the scale, but what if there was a reward for looking at the number? That’s the case for Crockett, a 2½-year-old grizzly bear at... Read more.
Here’s a Breakdown of Phoenix’s Climate Action Plan
The Phoenix Climate Action Plan focuses on two critical goals to achieve by 2050: reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resiliency.... Read more.
Rosy-Faced Lovebirds Have Found a Manmade Solution For Keeping Cool in Arizona Heat
Rosy-faced lovebirds, which appeared in Arizona about 40 years ago, learned how to use human innovation to keep cool when temperatures soar.... Read more.
Biden Administration Launches Effort to Protect Outdoor Workers From Heat-Related Illness
The Biden administration last month announced a new effort to protect workers from heat-related illness in the US.... Read more.
Southern Arizona Succulent Designated as a ‘Threatened’ Species
The US Fish and Wildlife Service is designating an Arizona succulent as a “threatened” species under the Endangered Species Act.... Read more.
High Monsoon Activity Leads to More Caterpillars in Arizona
There are more caterpillars in Arizona than in years past because of the increased rainfall this monsoon season.... Read more.