Animals can adapt to any environment – even a sandy, arid landscape like the Sahara Desert. The vast stretches of sand dunes, ...

As monsoon rains bring much needed water to Arizona’s deserts, you may notice some of the state’s beloved shell-backed reptiles on the move. State wildlife officials have a message for those who may ...

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Division of Wildlife Resources is now accepting adoption applications for people looking for a four-legged companion -- with a shell. According to a statement issued by the ...

BABY ANIMALS... fill all people with all of the furry feelings — we'll just make that assumption, though "awww"-sumption may be more apt — and encountering a sweet snapshot of a bitty kitty, a bear ...

When desert animals face environmental extremes day in and day out, every unique anatomical feature can aid in their survival ...

With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong, become a monthly member or increase your support ...

Tucked away from humans in hard-to-reach places, hundreds of artificial water catchments—AWCs, also known as guzzlers—dot the arid Southwest landscape, collecting rainwater for wildlife to drink.

Joel Berger receives funding from Colorado State University and the Wildlife Conservation Society. Fatal attractions are a standard movie plotline, but they also occur in nature, with much more ...

Arizona is home to over 800 native animal species, ranging from well-known rattlesnakes and javelinas to rarer creatures like ringtails and jaguars. Arizona also boasts unique species like the ...