Mexican Gray Wolves vs. Arizona ranchers: A battle reaches Capitol Hill

The effort to restore the Mexican gray wolf population has created a political conflict in Arizona, where ranchers facing uncompensated livestock losses are at odds with conservationists who emphasize the wolves' vital ecological role.

Progress over politics: Finding middle ground on wolf recovery
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Mexican Gray Wolf recovery has become a political conflict: ranchers cite uncompensated livestock losses, as conservationists argue for the wolves’ vital ecological role in Arizona. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean hears from those working to save the species.

Wolf recovery program faces pushback from Arizona cattle ranchers
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The recovery of the Mexican Gray Wolf is fueling a political fight between Arizona ranchers, who face livestock losses, and conservationists, who stress the wolves' ecological necessity. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more on what ranchers are saying.

Loose emu prompts 911 calls, traffic troubles in Cottonwood
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Police in Cottonwood had their hands full with a very unusual suspect: a spooked emu. Body-camera footage showed officers struggling to subdue the loose bird, which prompted several 911 calls as it ran through the streets and into traffic.

3 monkeys still missing after truck crashes in Mississippi

A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.

Woman hit in face by duck on SeaWorld Orlando coaster, lawsuit says

An Orange County woman is suing SeaWorld after she was allegedly hit in the face by a duck while riding one of the park’s roller coasters earlier this year. 

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary finds alligator eggs
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It was a very exciting morning at the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary. New reptile babies are on the way. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has this story.

Truck carrying research monkeys crashes in Mississippi — three still missing

Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.

Arizona Amazon driver saves baby bird
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This was a not-so-typical delivery for one valley amazon driver. He went from delivering packages to saving an animal. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.

Bear family rescued from Flagstaff school's tree
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A mama bear and her two curious cubs were rescued from a tree in Flagstaff, Arizona Game and Fish said. They wandered into the area because of apple trees, then became stuck high up in the tree. They were rescued and relocated.

Thousands of mosquito-eating bats busy in Phoenix
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While there has been a recent surge in mosquitoes across the Valley, bats can be credited as helpful predator for insect control. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen checks out the Phoenix Bat Cave, where thousands of them live.

Mosquito-eating bats providing insect-control around Phoenix

Local bat populations are getting attention in the Phoenix area due to a recent mosquito surge ahead of Halloween.

Beary good teamwork: Mama bear, cubs rescued from Flagstaff school tree

A mother bear and her two cubs, who had been drawn to the Flagstaff neighborhood by apple trees, were successfully rescued from a tree at a local elementary school on Oct. 24, according to the Arizona Game & Fish Department.

Officials: Wrong bear killed after deadly Arkansas attack

DNA testing has confirmed that the black bear killed in Arkansas earlier this month was not the animal that fatally attacked a camper.

Squirrel chase leaves husky stranded high up a tree

In a surprising rescue in northern Indiana, a husky named Aurora gave her family and neighbors quite a scare after she climbed high into a tree while chasing a squirrel.

OdySea Aquarium's 'sexy shrimp'
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Yes, that's the correct name! FOX 10's Irene Snyder is at OdySea Aquarium and is meeting its "sexy shrimp" and learning more about their species.

Canada's Marineland may euthanize whales after Ottawa denies aid, export

Marineland has asked the Canadian government for emergency funding to feed and care for its whales, warning that euthanasia may be imminent without financial help.