Rare ocelot caught on camera in Arizona, the first sighting in its area for 50 years / Smithsonian Magazine
A wildlife camera captured a rare sighting of an endangered ocelot in Arizona this summer. The video marks the first ocelot seen in the Atascosa Highlands region in more than 50 years, and researchers analyzed the animal’s spots to confirm it was new to the state.
Phoenix Zoo celebrates National Lion Day with gender reveal for 2 lion cubs / Arizona’s Family
The Phoenix Zoo welcomed two lion cubs in June—the first African lions to be born at the Phoenix Zoo since 1976—and recently announced both cubs are boys.
West Valley to join together for vibrant art project / Litchfield Park Independent
Municipal public art programs across six cities—Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Peoria, and Tolleson—are joining forces with WESTMARC, the Western Maricopa Coalition, to launch a vibrant new initiative, “iHola! West Valley,” to bring temporary art installations to the area.
Scottsdale Art Auction brought nearly $2 million in sales for historic and contemporary artworks / ABC 15
Four drawings by Frederic Remington, an illustrator and sculptor who specialized in Western American art, sold for a combined $250,000 during the second annual fall online Scottsdale Art Auction.
Tucson Vogue creates a hub for queer culture in Southern Arizona / Tucson Sentinel
Tucson Vogue, a group of queer dancers and performers who, with the mentorship of the Kiki House of Paragon in Phoenix, are creating a space for LGBTQ+ culture in Southern Arizona.
Photography habit inspires lifetime of wonder / Arizona Jewish Post
Capturing natural beauty with a camera brings peace to Howard Paley and joy to thousands who see the breathtaking images he posts daily on Facebook and Instagram.