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Animals & Wildlife

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a cow stands in a residential street
Crime & Police

Video: Runaway cows evade cops in South Phoenix neighborhood

By Clarissa SosinApril 16, 2026

Two cows escaped their pen early Monday morning, leading to a rather unusual foot chase by police.

A black-and-white rescue cat stands on a shelf inside PHX Cat Cafe's north Phoenix location.
Valley Life

PHX Cat Cafe has opened a north Phoenix location. Here’s a look inside

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 27, 2026

It’s a purr-fect playground for local rescue cats.

Birding-curious? Tips on how to take up bird-watching in Arizona
Outdoors & Rec

Birding-curious? Tips on how to take up bird-watching in Arizona

By Geri KoeppelMarch 18, 2026

Want a free, fun, fresh-air hobby? Check out bird-watching.

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a white wild horse
Environment

Salt River horse herd to be drastically cut, per new state contract

By Zach BuchananFebruary 18, 2026

For the first time since the horses were protected by law, some will be removed from the herd to cull it to 120 animals.

a termite tunnel going from a cabinet to the ground
Business

Termites are a problem in Arizona. A guide to treatment and prevention

By Morgan FischerDecember 26, 2025

According to one pest control company, one in every three Arizona homes has or will have termites at some point.

Baby giraffe needs a name: Phoenix Zoo opens voting until Dec. 22
Valley Life

Baby giraffe needs a name: Phoenix Zoo opens voting until Dec. 22

By TJ L'HeureuxDecember 18, 2025

The not-so-little female calf was born Nov. 16.

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a mosquito biting someone's skin
Opinion | Reader Response

New Times readers blame mosquitoes on rain and, uh, Bill Gates

By TJ L'HeureuxNovember 21, 2025

“My ankles be crying,” one reader wrote. Others blamed storms and, for some reason, California and a tech billionaire.

a person sprays bug spray on their arm
Environment

You’re not nuts: The mosquitoes in Phoenix have gone bananas this year

By TJ L'HeureuxNovember 14, 2025

Mosquito complaints to the county have jumped 400% since last year. But the end is in sight.

Phoenix Zoo lion cubs are all grown up and leaving Arizona
Valley Life

Phoenix Zoo lion cubs are all grown up and leaving Arizona

By Jennifer GoldbergOctober 21, 2025

Phoenix Zoo’s twin lion cubs will be leaving for a new home next month. Here’s how to attend their goodbye party.

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Todd McFarlane
Valley Life

Meet comics legend Todd McFarlane at Phoenix Zoo Saturday

By Tom ReardonOctober 3, 2025

The renowned artist is part of “Comic Conservation,” a display of animal-themed comic art at the Zoo.

Grand Canyon
Outdoors & Rec

Keeping Grand Canyon open during shutdown puts park at risk

By Grace Berry and Isabella Gomez | Cronkite NewsSeptember 30, 2025

Nature and visitors are at risk when parks are understaffed.

Outdoors & Rec

Birding by ear: Tips to identify bird songs by listening

By Chris Lituma | The ConversationSeptember 29, 2025

There are more than 500 species of Arizona birds. Learn how to tell them apart by ear.

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Arizona wildlife agencies sponsor dove hunting to protect environment
Outdoors & Rec

Arizona wildlife agencies sponsor dove hunting to protect environment

By Elizabeth Sedlak | Cronkite NewsSeptember 26, 2025

The public hunting events are intended to prevent overpopulation.

Everything to know about the Phoenix Bat Cave
Outdoors & Rec

Everything to know about the Phoenix Bat Cave

By Jennifer GoldbergSeptember 26, 2025

We’re nearing the end of bat season. Here’s how to see 10,000 Mexican free-tailed bats in Phoenix before they leave town.

Valley Life

We tried puppy yoga in central Phoenix. Here’s what we learned

By Ofelia MontelongoSeptember 26, 2025

Puppy yoga is taking Phoenix by storm, and Puppy Yoga Club is the newest place to experience it.

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