Flagstaff Wolf Removal Violates Endangered Species Act, Conservationists Warn

flagstaff, Arizona.— Three conservation groups today notified state and federal authorities that ongoing efforts to capture and relocate Mexican gray wolves west of Flagstaff violate the Endangered Species Act. The wolves, known as the Kendrick Peak pack, have been breeding in this area near the Grand Canyon since at least June. “These persistent Mexican wolves […]

Paleontologists Discover New Dinosaur Species

Paleontologists have announced that a new species of dinosaur may be a direct ancestor of the legendary Tyrannosaurus rex, the “king of the dinosaurs”, according to ABC News. The newly identified species, called Tyrannosaurus macraiensis, roamed the Earth between 70 and 73 million years ago, about 5 million years before Tyrannosaurus rex. study announced on […]

New Mexico Mural Commemorates Endangered Species Act

State news: DOÑA ANA — A collaboration of artists and partners presents the first of a series of monumental murals. 50th year On May 19, at 3:00 pm, the Endangered Species Act went into effect in Doña Ana. The event will feature a community celebration with creative activities for youth and the opportunity to see […]

Northern Arizona’s species to know this National Invasive Species Awareness Week

Opportunistic, intrusive and dramatic climate change has contributed to considerable disruption of Arizona’s native species, as the natural distribution of species has changed historically. “Invasive” species refer to organisms not endemic to an ecosystem that cause widespread harm to the area. These species often reproduce rapidly and spread aggressively, outwitting other organisms and disrupting natural […]