Poison control officials warn of toxic toads, mushrooms after Phoenix-area rainfall

The Sonoran Desert toad excretes a neurotoxin that contains DMT, the same psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms and ...

How poisonous glands helped modern toads conquer the world

Modern toads (Bufonidae) are among the most successful amphibians on the planet, a diverse group of more than 600 species ...
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A new tarantula species was discovered in Arizona, but scientists are worried about its future

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. — From rattlesnakes to Gila monsters, scorpions to Sonoran toads and many more, Arizona is known for the many critters that call the state home. Now, there is one more to know ...
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A new tarantula species was discovered in Arizona by team from University of Idaho

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. — From rattlesnakes to Gila monsters, scorpions to Sonoran toads and many more, Arizona is known for the many critters that call the state home. Now, there is one more to know ...
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Saving Arizona’s Wildlife: The fight to protect endangered species

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — From Humphreys Peak in Flagstaff to the scorching deserts of Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona boasts diverse and plentiful wildlife species. According to the Phoenix Zoo, Arizona has ...