In this video, Mark Vins from Brave Wilderness tracks down Arizona's biggest spider, the Desert Blonde Tarantula, and takes a bite to show you just how dangerous this spider is.

Mycorrhizal fungi are vital to ecosystems around the world, but remain largely understudied, especially in arid regions. They ...

Desert animals generally don't need to be rescued from the heat, according to a reminder issued by wildlife experts after an ...

As part of our summer series, we're taking you to fun places around town that you can get to on just one tank of gas.

It's where natural history perfectly blends with the iconic saguaro cacti, which dominate the park's landscape.

Tucson Bird Alliance and volunteers have counted the stunning birds each spring in their only U.S. breeding stronghold.

Oracle State Park is that pinch-worthy place, nestled in the northern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains just an hour from Tucson. You know those places that somehow manage to stay under the ...

Oracle State Park isn’t just a pretty face in Arizona’s collection of natural wonders – it’s a multi-talented performer with range. The park serves as a wildlife refuge, an environmental education ...

From Castles N' Coasters to Bearizona to Enchanted Island, Arizona amusement parks offer thrill rides, animal experiences and ...

The Phoenix Zoo recently released 1,000 tadpoles into the Tonto National Forest, part of a program to save the threatened ...

The Sonoran Desert is the most biodiverse desert in the world. It’s home to plants and animals that cannot be found anywhere ...

In the desert of landlocked Arizona, Mainstream Aquaculture has a fish farm where it's growing the tropical species ...