Wildfires burn across Arizona
We discuss the year's fire outlook and what ecological changes result from such fires.
Drone flights cost firefighters time in north Tucson mountain blaze
Drone operators could face prison time and fines if they are caught interfering with airborne crews.
Border wall construction results in 'loss of trust' from community
While many locals are disturbed by the actual construction, they say being ignored in the process has been equally frustrating.
For fishermen near vaquita habitat, government assistance falls short
A group says the current situation is pushing fishermen to turn to poaching, which threatens the few remaining porpoises.
Groups say border wall construction threatens biodiversity of Arizona sky islands
Conservation groups say the animals rely on the ranges to travel between habitats in the U.S. and Mexico.
Bald eagles, eaglets found nesting in arms of saguaro
Officials said the last known mention of such a site was a 1937 record.
Group suspends efforts to protect endangered vaquita during pandemic
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society says it will resume operations to protect the small porpoise in the Gulf of California as soon as it's safe.
Mexican wolf numbers jump 24% from last year
The Mexican subspecies of the gray wolf was nearly eliminated in the wild by 1970.
Borderlands symposium explores web of people, wildlife in Sonoran Desert
The Ajo conference last week brought together scientists, tribal leaders and community members.
Study explains how rattlesnakes catch rainwater on their backs
For the western diamond-backed rattlesnake, the advantage might lie in a labyrinth of grooves on its scales.
Conservationists attacked again in Sea of Cortez despite presence of Mexican authorities
The group working to protect the nearly extinct vaquita marina porpoise was confronted for the third time this year.
Conservation groups to UNESCO: Border wall puts Sonora's World Heritage sites 'in danger'
The groups are urging the agency to declare the cratered landscape known as El Pinacate "in danger" due to border wall construction.
Conservationist ship attacked in endangered vaquita refuge
The crew patrolling to protect the endangered porpoise in the Sea of Cortez came under fire by suspected poachers.
District judge overturns another part of Rosemont Mine approval
The judge on Monday threw out the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's approval of the project.
Hundreds protest planned border wall across the San Pedro River
Many are worried about how the proposed barrier would impact a vital waterway and wildlife migration corridor.
