Male roadrunners’ colors become accentuated during mating season. In fact, in many bird species, males are the showiest, sporting iridescent, delectable colors, blooming tail feathers, and, in the ...

Most associate roadrunners with the popular Looney Toons cartoon, but HPJ Field Editor Lacey Vilhauer spoke to a wildlife ...

As the weather changes and spring approaches, Arizona residents may see more animals, including Gila monsters, snakes and more. Here's what to know.

The most fascinating characteristic of a roadrunner, though, is its speed. Roadrunners are flightless birds but can run as fast as 15 miles per hour. Mountain lions: These desert cougars can be ...

This swift-footed desert dweller can sprint at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) through the American Southwest, snatching up lizards and snakes with pinpoint precision. The Greater Roadrunner is a large, ...

If you've ever spotted a roadrunner darting across the desert, you might wonder about those rarely-seen wings. While these birds can streak across the ground at a blistering 27 mph, they absolutely ...

Without the proper mixture of rain and sun, there will not be a major bloom, although the recent rains will improve chances of seeing some scattered patches of color, according to DesertUSA’s Desert ...

Welcome to Cerrillos, New Mexico – a hidden gem that’s about to become your new favorite weekend escape. Cerrillos is a town ...