In Arizona, rabies most commonly occurs in bats, skunk, and foxes, but any mammal can contract the disease.

Potential signs of a rabid animal:

• unstable or unusual behavior
• wild animal showing no fear of people
• nocturnal animals out during the day
• bats found on the ground
• attempts to bite people, pets, and/or livestock

If an animal exhibits any of these signs, contact Animal Control or the Health Department.

Statistics: Rabies in Arizona

For more information about rabies in Arizona, please visit the Arizona Department of Health Services.
You can also learn more at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s web site on rabies.
Arizona Game and Fish has interesting information on urban Wildlife.