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

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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A Benson woman was attacked by a javelina this week, and she’s not the only one in southern Arizona who’s had a close encounter with a wild animal recently.

An 'exceptional' circumstance:Javelinas and coyotes among 30 ... Generally, feeding wild animals is prohibited in Arizona (except for birds and squirrels). It's actually considered a petty offense ...

Based on an analysis of a dead javelina, investigators ... Anyone who sees an animal acting strangely or is dead can contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department at 1-800-352-0700.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department ... leaving dozens of animals dead in Tucson. Officers discovered several dead coyotes, javelinas and dogs near Pantano Wash in late January.

"We approached these dead animals and looked at them," said Tarah Clark, Wildlife Manager for Arizona Game and Fish ... in the area at 28 coyotes, three javelina, three dogs, and a raven.

More than a dozen coyotes were found dead in an Arizona wash ... necropsy was done on one of the dead javelinas. More testing will be done on the dead animals, officials said.

21. He said he contacted Arizona Game and Fish. Together, they found more than a dozen other animals dead from poisoning. Based on a necropsy on one of the javelinas, wildlife officials determined ...