U.S. Fish and Wildlife trying again to protect endangered cactuses

Two types of cactus may be getting special status in Arizona. U.S. Fish and Wildlife is once again asking for public input on its plans to protect the increasingly rare plants.

Fewer endangered wolves found dead

Four Mexican Gray Wolves were found killed in the wild in Arizona and New Mexico during 2012, fewer than in past years. 

Arizona wildlife agency wants jaguar designated land proposal withdrawn

The Arizona’s environmental agency says a southwest area being requested as a critical habitat for a wild cat is not necessary.

Conservationists call for expanding jaguar habitat in Arizona, New Mexico

A conservation organization wants millions of additional acres to be set aside for the population of endangered jaguars. 

Syndicate content
Pledge Now
Give Monthly
Facebook logo
Twitter logo
Please read our Contributor Confidentiality Policy and the KJZZ Ethics and Practices guidelines. KJZZ supports Equal Employment Opportunities and works against discrimination in employment. For more information, please see KJZZ's Employment and EEO Information page.
For questions or comments about this website, please contact the KJZZ webmaster. For general comments or questions see the Contact KJZZ page for a listing of contacts by topic. Please note: Station policy mandates that listeners who win on-air giveaways on this station are not eligible to win again for 30 days.
Email regarding NPR's coverage, ethics, and funding can be sent to the NPR Ombudsman, who maintains an informative web page. For comments or concerns regarding NPR programs, listeners with a general inquiry may send an email to nprhelp@npr.org

KJZZ is a service of Rio Salado College, and Maricopa Community Colleges.
Copyright© 2013 KJZZ/Rio Salado College/MCCCD