Local group giveaway: 50,000 condoms

A Tucson-based environmental group plans to distribute 50,000 free condoms across the U.S. through the holiday season as part of a campaign aimed at calling attention to the impact of human population growth on wildlife.

Tiny chameleon found in Madagascar

One of the world's tiniest lizards has been discovered by keen-eyed researchers in Madagascar.

These Girl Scouts make a difference

About 80 Girl Scouts joined forces Saturday with a local homeowners association and several environmental groups to clear giant reed plants and do other activities during Make a Difference Day along Sabino Creek.

These Girl Scouts make a difference

State investigating prairie dog shooting

State wildlife officials are investigating the shooting death of a prairie dog east of Sonoita last week.

Feds must keep open mind on Rosemont mine

The feds got an earful this weekend from opponents of the proposed Rosemont Mine — and it appears that they are listening.

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State jaguar team provokes reader reactions

The following letters are in response to the Oct. 18 article "Jaguar team ceases work amid disputes, big cat's death."

Rosemont opponents give US official an earful

They came, a federal official listened, but did they conquer?

Rosemont opponents give US official an earful

Scientists to study Verde River's flow

PRESCOTT — U.S. Geological Survey researchers plan to study how changes in the flow of the middle and upper Verde River might affect plant and animal life and water quality.

Enviros: Warming threatens 350 species

PHOENIX — The desert tortoise thrives in intense heat and can go a year without water, but it's among the species threatened by climate change, an wildlife group says.