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More than half of the Salt River wild horses could be relocated in the next 5 years
16+ hour, 15+ min ago (198+ words) Over half of the Salt River wild horse population could be relocated in the next five years. The proposal, set forth by the state's Agriculture Department, intends to reduce the number of horses from 274 to under 120 in five years as…...
It would cost Arizona hundreds of millions to take control of federal land, report says
12+ hour, 28+ min ago (1032+ words) There've been efforts over the years in Arizona to transfer ownership " and control " of federal land to the state. Oftentimes, that's due at least in part to lawmakers' not being happy with federal plans for that land. But a report…...
Southern Arizona's sky islands are a magnet for bird watchers. Why the habitats are in danger
1+ week, 6+ day ago (673+ words) If you've ever travelled to the far southern reaches of Arizona, near Patagonia on the Mexico border, you know you'll find a region that looks different than the dry, rocky, saguaro-laden desert of metro Phoenix. There are grassy fields, tree-covered…...
Arizona is latest state to release black-footed ferrets into the wild as part of breeding effort
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (93+ words) Earlier this month, Arizona became one of the latest states to release a group of black-footed ferrets back into the wild. Arizona Game & Fish Department personnel released 19 ferrets at three locations throughout northern Arizona. The effort is part of a…...
As Arizona temperatures rise, so does danger of rattlesnakes
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (116+ words) As temperatures continue to rise, the risk of rattlesnake encounters does as well. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is warning people to stay aware of these animals when going out. Some of the state's most common species include the…...
Study explores how our feelings about gray wolves reflect our overall political beliefs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (936+ words) Mexican gray wolves continue to be one of the most controversial conservation issues in Arizona and across the region. Republican Congressman Paul Gosar has introduced a bill to delist them from the Endangered Species Act. At the same time, the…...
Trump administration delays final grizzly bear plan until December
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (528+ words) The federal government has delayed finalizing new regulations for grizzly bears in the lower 48 states until the end of the year. Advocates worry this could signal a future attempt from the Trump administration to take grizzlies in the Northern Rockies…...
New management group unveils plan to decrease, relocate Salt River wild horse herd
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (230+ words) The famous Salt River wild Horse herds will be getting smaller. That's the plan according to a new agreement the state has reached with a nonprofit set to relocate a large number of horses from the herd. The wild horses…...
The Phoenix Zoo hosts an annual career conference for teens
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (442+ words) Over the weekend, the Phoenix Zoo held its annual Teen Career Conference. The program is designed to help turn teenage interest in animal conservation and care into full-blown careers. Maddi Ritchie is one of the planners of the event. "The…...
It would be a crime to feed pigeons in Arizona under proposed bill. There's pro-pigeon pushback
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (590+ words) Proposed legislation would make it a crime to feed pigeons in Arizona. The bill's sponsor argues it's a health issue, but there's growing opposition from the pro-pigeon community. Sen. Frank Carroll's bill would impose fines on pigeon feeders. The Sun…...