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Desert Museum to debut its newest resident next week

Desert Museum to debut its newest resident next week

The Arizona-Sonora Desert will be welcoming its newest resident for public display next week. A new baby mountain lion will be presented to the public on May 20 at a noon ceremony at the Museum. 

In a recent news release about this new resident Craig Ivanyi, the Museum’s Executive Director, Craig Ivanyi, had this to say, “Since its inception, mountain lions have been

County residents warned that feeding wildlife is illegal

County residents warned that feeding wildlife is illegal

Residents across both Pima and Pinal counties are being warned by Arizona Game and Fish that feeding javelina and other wildlife is illegal, according to state law.

According to a news release from AZ Game and Fish, nine families in the Tucson area alone, had to be warned about feeding wildlife this month, javelina especially. 

“Javelina are common in urban areas, often

Game and Fish seeks to raise public awareness of restricted wildlife

Game and Fish seeks to raise public awareness of restricted wildlife

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is sending out a reminder for Arizonans about certain species that are ‘restricted live wildlife’, these are animals which cannot be imported, exported, or possessed without a special license or lawful exception.

The issue has arisen because of

Local Ducks Unlimited chapter makes Top 100

Local Ducks Unlimited chapter makes Top 100

The President’s Top 100 is one of the most sought-after titles of recognition Ducks Unlimited offers to chapters throughout the nation. Each year, the list is

Cows and snow in NW Tucson

Cows and snow in NW Tucson

This photo was submitted by viewer Stephen G Romero Sr. 

Great photo of the cows and the snow on the Catalinas on New Year's Eve. 

Brr, looks cold right? 

Fish and Wildlife service seeks input on review of Pima County Endangered Species Plan

Fish and Wildlife service seeks input on review of Pima County Endangered Species Plan

The following is a news release from U.S. Fish and Wildlife:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering Pima County’s request for an Endangered Species Act incidental take permit associated with the Draft Pima County

Arizona Game and Fish caution against removing wildlife from the wild

Arizona Game and Fish caution against removing wildlife from the wild

Arizona Game and Fish are again cautioning people about removing wildlife from the wild.  The baby javelina pictured was recovered