Arizona has its fair share of creepy critters, but most won't hurt you. These five are a different story. See the most venomous insects and animals.

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 ...

Two owl friends enjoy the weather on a beautiful morning in Scottsdale May 17, 2026. Send us your photos: Send an email to weatherpix@arizonarepublic.com, attach your photos and tell us all about what ...

If you've ever wandered through the Arizona desert and thought, "Why is that wild pig glaring at me from a cactus patch?" chances are you spotted a Javelina. They're compact, scruffy, with coarse gray ...

From icy treats to misting systems, the Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum is helping animals stay safe in extreme summer heat. TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — As temperatures continue to stay hot across Southern ...

Arizonans know to spot the perfectly camouflaged snakes and reptiles when in the desert. But have you learned to see well-hidden bobcats? A video shared with The Arizona Republic shows just how ...

Rising temperatures in Arizona have led to an early baby quail season, with hundreds of chicks arriving at the Tucson Wildlife Center. Mother quail sometimes abandon late-hatching eggs, leading ...

With it's widely varied landscapes of sweltering deserts, lush forests, gentle creeks and dark caves, Arizona is home to so many unique animals. The Grand Canyon State is home to more than 800 native ...