Explore Arizona wildlife and outdoor recreation with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Buy hunting and fishing licenses; support wildlife conservation.

Sep 6, 2024 · Wild Arizona aspires to protect, unite, and restore wild lands and waters across Arizona and beyond | for the enrichment and health of all generations | and to ensure Arizona's native plants and animals a lasting home in wild nature.

Arizona is rich in native wildlife, from large mammals like coyotes and cougars to smaller cactus mice and striped skunks. Some of the species that call Arizona home are found widely across the United States; however, they have many unique species.

Learn what species of animals live in Arizona (AZ) including native/invasive and state animals with list of names & pictures

Mar 4, 2023 · Though it’s thought of as a desert state, Arizona has a surprisingly wide variety of climates that support a wide variety of wildlife from rodents to reptiles, birds and large predators be they common and familiar or the rarest and the strange. Here is information about some of the animals in Arizona.

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Wild Arizona’s mission is to protect, unite, and restore wild lands and waters across Arizona and beyond, for the enrichment and health of all generations, and to ensure Arizona's native plants and animals a lasting home in wild nature.

From the abundance of Saguaro cactuses and unique wildlife in the Sonoran Desert to the high country and forests of the White Mountains to the breathtaking Grand Canyon, Arizona’s regions are full of experiences that don’t disappoint.

4 days ago · A panorama of Arnett Creek, where Wild Arizona has been working to remove invasive plants since 2016. Photo by Jonathan Patt. Written by Dexter Kopas, Wild Stew Field Crew Leader. Out in the field, Wild Arizona’s crews started just like any other hitch. We met up at our storage yard in Tucson, loaded the tools we needed into our trailers, and ...

Arizona's wildlife faces growing challenges as human development expands across the state. Roads, communities, and fences create barriers that fragment critical habitats, while drought and landscape degradation further threaten wildlife.

From the low cactus studded flats of the Sonoran Desert, to the highest alpine peaks, the diversity of Arizona wildlife may surprise you! Your state parks are a great place to experience Arizona’s native animals in their natural settings and gain insight about their existence in …

Dec 25, 2024 · Ever dreamed of staring down a tiger or feeding a giraffe? Arizona’s got you covered! From desert dwellers to exotic beasts, the Grand Canyon State is a veritable Noah’s Ark of animal adventures. Let’s dive into the wild side of Arizona! 1. Out of Africa Wildlife Park (Camp Verde) Giraffe selfies, anyone?

Arizona's millions of natural acres teem with wildlife—more than 900 species, in fact—from spiny lizards, great hairy scorpions and ladybugs to elk, eagles, buffalo and the tiny, living jewels called hummingbirds. Grab a group or go out your own to get up …

Arizona is a land of stark contrasts and abundant biodiversity, reflected vividly in its wildlife. From the rugged deserts to the cool pine forests of the mountains, Arizona hosts a remarkable array of species.

Focus Wild Arizona is the Arizona Game & Fish Department’s award-winning wildlife education program. The goal of the program is to promote awareness, appreciation and stewardship of the state’s wildlife resources by using wildlife as a context for learning science, social studies, math and language arts.

Wild turkey, mountain lion, deer, elk and bear roam the vast national forest in the state. Arizona is a paradise for the hunter, the explorer and the nature lover. View the Arizona Wildlife Photo Gallery

Discover the top 20 animals you're likely to encounter in Arizona, from coyotes and javelinas to cactus wrens and horned lizards. Learn about their adaptations and habitat.

Arizona ranks among the top five states in the U.S. when it comes to the total number of native bird, reptile and mammal species — more than 800 overall. But threats to our wildlife, wild places, and public lands put Arizona at risk.

21 hours ago · Species such as the Arizona occult myotis and big brown bats are commonly found near human dwellings and are drawn to good roosting spaces, such as pools or fountains in dry areas, said Chambers.

The state is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including species found nowhere else in the world. Some of the most well-known animals found in Arizona include the desert bighorn sheep, the black-tailed deer, the javelina (a type of wild pig), and the Gila monster (a venomous lizard).

Dec 20, 2024 · From wildlife watching and hunting and fishing, to off-road riding and boating safety we discuss what the great state of Arizona has to offer for you and everyone in your family.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages more than 800 species of wildlife, using the best available science to conserve and protect these incredible animals for today and future generations.

4 days ago · State wildlife authorities continue to collect dead coyotes from the Pantano Wash on Tucson’s east side, where 32 of the animals have been deliberately poisoned over the past two weeks. Arizona ...

Jan 31, 2025 · The Arizona Game and Fish Department launched an investigation into the suspected poisoning of wildlife in Tucson. DarienP/Getty Images. When asked why the department thinks it was a deliberate ...

12 hours ago · The intentional poisoning of wildlife is rare, not to mention illegal in Arizona, Colaianni said, and this circumstance is out of the norm. Here's what to know. Over 30 animals poisoned in Tucson

1 day ago · The jaguar is a large cat with a yellow to light brown coat, spotted with black rosettes or rings along the back and sides of its body. Most of the rings have an inner tan color, with 1 or 2 black spots. A jaguar's legs, head, and tail have smaller, solid black spots, with black bands towards the end of its tail.The Jaguar has been on the List of Endangered Foreign Fish and …