Will a heavy Phoenix monsoon create a ‘perfect storm’ for scorpions?
This year’s monsoon might be wetter than usual. Will that drive all the scorpions — eek! — inside your home?
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Phoenix’s newest public information officer is a French bulldog
Oso, the pup owned by Councilmember Anna Hernandez, has taken on the mantle of explaining complex issues to residents.
Everything to know about the Phoenix Bat Cave
It’s bat season, y’all. Here’s how to see thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats every night in the middle of Phoenix.
Whoa there! GOP bill would halt removal of Salt River horses
A state contract mandates that animals be removed from the beloved herd. A bill in the Arizona Legislature would pause that.
Phoenix Zoo evacuated due to bomb threat
It’s one of three U.S. zoos to get a bomb threat today.
Video: Runaway cows evade cops in South Phoenix neighborhood
Two cows escaped their pen early Monday morning, leading to a rather unusual foot chase by police.
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PHX Cat Cafe has opened a north Phoenix location. Here’s a look inside
It’s a purr-fect playground for local rescue cats.
Birding-curious? Tips on how to take up bird-watching in Arizona
Want a free, fun, fresh-air hobby? Check out bird-watching.
Salt River horse herd to be drastically cut, per new state contract
For the first time since the horses were protected by law, some will be removed from the herd to cull it to 120 animals.
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Termites are a problem in Arizona. A guide to treatment and prevention
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
The not-so-little female calf was born Nov. 16.
New Times readers blame mosquitoes on rain and, uh, Bill Gates
“My ankles be crying,” one reader wrote. Others blamed storms and, for some reason, California and a tech billionaire.
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You’re not nuts: The mosquitoes in Phoenix have gone bananas this year
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
Phoenix Zoo’s twin lion cubs will be leaving for a new home next month. Here’s how to attend their goodbye party.
Meet comics legend Todd McFarlane at Phoenix Zoo Saturday
The renowned artist is part of “Comic Conservation,” a display of animal-themed comic art at the Zoo.
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Keeping Grand Canyon open during shutdown puts park at risk
Nature and visitors are at risk when parks are understaffed.
Birding by ear: Tips to identify bird songs by listening
There are more than 500 species of Arizona birds. Learn how to tell them apart by ear.
Arizona wildlife agencies sponsor dove hunting to protect environment
The public hunting events are intended to prevent overpopulation.
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We tried puppy yoga in central Phoenix. Here’s what we learned
Puppy yoga is taking Phoenix by storm, and Puppy Yoga Club is the newest place to experience it.