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Pantano Bat Bridge

Every summer evening at sunset, thousands of Mexican Free-tail bats can be seen as a swirling dark cloud at the Pantano Wash before going out to feed.

Rattlesnakes and toads out during monsoon season

Herpatologists get plenty of rattlesnake calls in August.

Arizona state fish might soon shed endangered designation

The Apache Trout was first listed as endangered in 1973.

"Chasing the Ghost Bear: On the Trail of America’s Lost Super Beast" with author Mike Stark.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Rodeo champion Sherry Cervi honored with Marana street names; and actor Jon Proudstar talks about "Reservation Dogs" as season 2 arrives.

Travel Route 66 with "The Great Muslim American Road Trip."

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Archive Tucson features Cesar Aguirre; the Longfin dace's return to the Santa Cruz river; and the fantastical story of a "Mythical Creature of the Southwest."

Animal shelter bracing for a tough August

The Pima Animal Care Center was overcrowded over the July 4th weekend.

Young Arizona filmmaker makes epics in miniature.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Making Tucson more accessible for those with visual impairments; Neighbors come together and transform their alleyway as a means of coping with grief; and a look at the rarely enforced "Stupid motorist" law.

Providing a future for sea turtles in Kino Bay.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A roundtable with Young Muslims about maintaining their faith in a secular culture; and the difficult reality of living with aphasia.

Bird flu arrives in Arizona

The first cases were found in Maricopa County.

Pandemic in pajamas while birding for blog.

Bisbee author turns to nature and photographs to write new chapters.

Rabbits at risk from deadly virus

PACC lost 15 animals to the RHDV2 virus.

Rillito Park puts University of Arizona students on track to success

The horse racing circuit plays a big role in the UA Race Track Industry Program.

"Living Dead in Denmark" - a zombie sequel to "Hamlet"?

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Author Craig Johnson and actor A Martinez talk about "Longmire" at the Tucson Festival of Books; and Bisbee celebrates "The Return of the Turkey Vultures".

Arizona Spotlight for January 27th, 2022

With less water on the surface, how long can Arizona rely on what's underground? And, the Pima County Public Library's "Welcome to America Team" is helping Afghan immigrants to find their new home.

Pygmy Owl may get protection again

The federal government wants to list ferruginous pygmy owl as a threatened species.

Pima Animal Care Center is overcrowded, asking community to help with strays

The center also says that when done responsibly, it's OK to give a new pet as a holiday gift

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