A Harris's antelope squirrel amongst the spines of the cholla cactus, where it painstakingly ... heat dumping behaviour in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, the crew had to be very aware of other ...

Many desert plants are built to protect their water stores, and none are better defended than the cactus. Filming in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, can be a painful experience, especially when ...

And on all sides, the air is alive with the songs of desert birds. The deserts of the Southwest provide excellent birding.

Spring officially starts on March 20, but warm weather and blooming flowers usually come early in Arizona. Here's how you ...

Beyond the saguaros, an intricate web of life flourishes. Mesquite and palo verde trees provide shade and sustenance while blooming ocotillo and prickly pear cacti attract pollinators like ...

There’s a very unique sculpture installation currently on view at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix.

Cactus ferruginous pygmy owls are named for the saguaro cactuses they live in, their rusty-colored stripes, and their small size. They’re as fierce as they are small: These 2.5-ounce raptors prey on ...

For a warm-weather escape, visit Arizona's third-largest city, boasting affordable dining, easy access to the Sonoran Desert, ...