Ringtail is Arizona’s state mammal, designated in 1986 to highlight regionally tied symbols. Ringtails are nocturnal, desert-adapted raccoon-like carnivores about the size of a house cat with a ringed ...

If you asked a first-time visitor to describe a javelina, chances are, they'll have no idea what you're talking about. That's because the pig-like creatures are native to Arizona and the southwest ...

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 ...

Arizona’s desert birds are in decline, according to a national conservation report tracking long-term bird populations, prompting one conservation group to ask the federal government to take action on ...

Arizona is home to many precious animals and plants that make the state unique. However, some of these animals may need help to continue to live in the Grand Canyon State. Arizona is home to 75 ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — From Humphreys Peak in Flagstaff to the scorching deserts of Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona boasts diverse and plentiful wildlife species. According to the Phoenix Zoo, Arizona has ...