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Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Arizona is home to some of the most fascinating wildlife in North America, and many residents wonder whether the world’s largest rodent could legally join their household. In Arizona, owning a capybara is legal — but the path to legal ownership

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — It started as an ordinary shopping trip on Monday, but according to two Valley teens, what happened inside Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall left them shaken — and a family member's account of the encounter has since spread across social media, raising concerns about teen safety in public spaces.

Tony Stark would feel right at home in Joe Ramirez’s workspace. The 55-year-old Queen Creek resident’s two-car garage feels like the testbed of a mad genius. Or, at least, a mad genius cosplayer. Along one wall are stacks of colorful EVA foam mats. The opposite side is lined...

When a Scottsdale homeowner reported loud crashes and the unmistakable sound of boxes being shoved around in the attic, they probably expected the usual suspects: roof rats, maybe a wayward squirrel. They did not expect a bobcat and her cubs running what appeared to be a fully operational nursery above...

ARIZONA — A traffic stop in Apache Junction led to the discovery of a large-scale drug operation and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal narcotics, according to the Apache Junction Police Department. Police said the investigation began during a traffic stop near Broadway Avenue and Meridian Road when K-9 T

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — A late-night scratching sound led to a surprising discovery for a Scottsdale homeowner. Critter Evictors says it was called to the home after the residents reported hearing loud noises coming from the upper part of the house shortly after midnight. The homeowners said the scratching sounded much b

PRESCOTT, Ariz. — A suspect has been arrested for the overdose death of a man who was caring for two children at a Prescott motel last year, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. Authorities say the man overdosed and died in March of 2025. Over the last year,...

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is breaking ground on Wednesday on a brand new animal shelter in the West Valley. The newest facility will be located at 10139 W. Northern Ave., near Loop 101 and Northern Avenue, in Glendale. According to Maricopa County, the facility will be a 94,000-square-foot...

Tucked away in Scottsdale, Arizona, Carlsbad Tavern is the kind of place that stops you in your tracks the moment you walk through the door. With its bat-and-cave-themed interior, lagoon patio, and bold New Mexican flavors, it offers a dining experience unlike anything else in the Valley. The star of...

Luna Grill will have at least three more locations open across the Phoenix area before the end of the year.