Disturbing a desert tortoise in its native habitat is not only risky for the tortoise, it's illegal, state officials say.

Arizona Game and Fish Department officials this week are reminding residents to leave wild tortoises alone. In Arizona, ...

A man lost for six days in the Arizona desert called 911 for help after his companion died, federal authorities reported.

Explore Arizona’s Painted Desert: colorful badlands, easy hikes, cultural gems, and top visiting tips for a one‑of‑a‑kind ...

Much-needed monsoon rains bring out desert wildlife in Arizona. Animals may wander in search of mates, moisture and as a ...

Thunderstorms from the east are expected to bring light rain to the High Desert and local mountains over the weekend. Here's a closer look at the forecast.

Why is the smell of Arizona's monsoon so distinctive? It releases the aromas of the desert, one ecologist says.

Over the last five years, researchers have found that the death rate for saguaros in the Phoenix area jumped from 1% to 2% every year, and is now closer to 7% ...

On Monday, June 30, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a missing 5-year-old boy and his family dog had been found safe in Arizona after they wandered into the desert together.