Free Bird
The Raptor Free Flight Program at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
A colossal squid is filmed in its natural habitat for the first time
Colossal squid are known to be elusive and likely avoid the bright and loud research equipment used underwater.
AZ Game and Fish Commission to hear petition that aims to ban dog packs used for hunting
Wildlife advocates say hounding endangers rare species.
Aging former research chimps move to Chimp Haven
All of the former research chimpanzees that had been living on an Air Force base in New Mexico have finally arrived at a sanctuary in Louisiana. Many of these chimps are in their 50s and 60s.
As honeybees die off again, some bee enthusiasts want to give mason bees a chance
Mason bees are among the 4,000 types of bees native to the U.S., they are known to be shy and rarely sting.
A biotech company says it has bred three pups with traits of the extinct dire wolf
Colossal Biosciences says it used novel gene-editing technology to alter gray wolf DNA.
The unique genetic change that turned horses into athletic powerhouses
Horses are exceptional athletes, able to push their large bodies farther and faster than many other animals.
Friends of PACC Clinic Aims to Keep People and Their Pets Together
Non-profit animal hospital is run by PACC support group.
"It's the New Zoo Revue, comin' right at you!": A conversation with the hosts of the beloved 1970s kids' show.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: "A SandHill Day" by nature writer Rebekah Doyle; and the final essay from "The Class of 2024" about how teens help each other through difficult times.
Does the narwhal's famous tusk help it catch fish?
Intriguing video of narwhals using their tusks to mess with fish has scientists speculating about what this behavior might mean.
Arizona bill to protect hunting with dogs fails by narrow house vote, will be reconsidered
Lawmakers narrowly rejected a proposal to safeguard hound hunting while conservationists push for stricter regulations.
Two new books that bring important histories to light.
Kirsten Miller talks about her novel "Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books"; and Mike Stark shares the natural history "Starlings The Curious Odyssey of a Most Hated Bird".
UA Science lecture series returns for its 20th year
The presenters will focus on topics combinng science and communication.
100 years of Rodeo: La Fiesta de los Vaqueros marks a century in Tucson
Step into the arena: an audio postcard from the centennial celebration.
Meet your feisty neighborhood felines in the Tucson area
Bobcats (Lynx rufus) are surviving and flourishing in urban settings, despite real challenges.
