Animals
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Your guide to birdwatching in Arizona this fall & winter
With an ecologically diverse habitat that over 500 species of birds call home, Arizona is a perfect place for birdwatching in cooler weather.
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Here’s what to know about kissing bugs and Chagas disease in Arizona
There are seven species of kissing bugs in Arizona. Here’s why you shouldn’t squish them.
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2025 Oktoberfest festivals & events across Arizona
From brats and German beer to costume contests and stein-holding competitions, these 2025 Oktoberfest events in Arizona have it all and will transport you to Munich.
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Too hot for rattlesnakes? Reptiles, cactuses struggle in Arizona’s extreme heat
From elusive jaguars to saguaro cactus, the changing climate is taking its toll on some of Arizona’s most iconic species, even those who have adapted to the desert heat over thousands of years.
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This woman cares for 200 pigs at a Phoenix animal rescue. Here’s how she does it
Better Piggies Rescue developed out of Arizonan Danielle Betterman’s love for pigs, which she says can be very “nerdy” and funny.
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Where to camp on the water in Arizona this fall
Crunching leaves, a roaring fire, and a cozy tent near cooling waters: the perfect way to welcome fall. Make it happen at one of these 11 campgrounds in Arizona.
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We checked out St. Vincent de Paul’s new vet clinic helping pets of unhoused Arizonans
Take a closer look at the brand new St. Vincent de Paul Marion and Bob Auray Companion Animal Hospital in Phoenix, which offers free pet care.
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Hunkapi Farm therapy horses beat the heat, help riders heal and connect
At Hunkapi Farm, therapy horses work alongside adults and children with a wide range of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit disorder.
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7 best apartment complexes in Phoenix with rooftop pools
Explore seven high-end apartment complexes in Phoenix that feature rooftop pools as well as other marvelous amenities.
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Hobbs celebrates signing of ‘Jerry’s Law,’ expanding protections against animal cruelty for Arizona pets
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs joined impassioned animal advocates to celebrate a new state law intended to protect pets.
