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Dotty the desert tortoise chows down on evening primrose in Scottsdale, Ariz., on May 11, 2023. The surprising warmth of these ancient cold-blooded creatures has made them popular pets for families with pet dander allergies and for retirees. (AP Photo/Alina Hartounian)

Family When You Adopt a Desert Tortoise, Prepare for a Surprisingly Social and Zippy Pet

Did you know the Arizona Game and Fish Department has a desert tortoise adoption program?

Alina Hartounian May 24, 2023 7:30 am MST

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FILE - This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a blacklegged tick, which is also known as a deer tick. Ticks will be more active than usual early in spring 2023, and that means Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections could spread earlier and in greater numbers than in a typical year. Ticks can transmit multiple diseases that sicken humans, and deer ticks, which spread Lyme, are a day-to-day fact of life in the warm months in New England and the Midwest. (CDC via AP, File)

community Tick Season Has Arrived in Arizona: Follow These Simple Steps to Stay Safe

With the rise in temperature, there will likely be an uptick in ticks. Safeguarding yourself, and your pets, from ticks requires protecting yourself before, during, and after spending time outdoors.

Patrick Berkery May 10, 2023 12:59 pm MST

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