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Russell Roe

Articles (44)

A mockingbird sits on a perch
May 2024 Issue

Move Over, Mockingbird? These Contenders Rival Texas State Bird

Texas has several unique species worthy of state bird consideration.

By Russell Roe
A scuba diver inspects the Rio Grande Valley Reef.
May 2024 Issue

Large Artificial Reef Shows Promise For Carbon Capture

Researchers study reef off South Padre Island.

By Russell Roe
Illustration of Caribbean Monk Seal group of 4 on the sand
June 2015 Issue

Death of the Sea Wolf: Texas Once Had Seals

The now-extinct Caribbean monk seal used to visit the Texas coast.

Story by Russell Roe
Red Wolf walking on dirt in front of a sloping hill at a Texas zoo in Victoria
December 2012 Issue

Red Wolves Had Their Last Stand in Texas

America’s ‘other wolf’ was reintroduced to the wild after a last-ditch roundup in Texas.

Story by Russell Roe
lesser prairie chicken walking through grassland in the Panhandle Northeast Corner
August/September 2017 Issue

Birding the Corners of Texas

Texas’ eight border-turns offer habitat diversity and birds galore.

Story by Russell Roe
Striped Skunk in the grass
June 2016 Issue

Texas Skunks: The Big Stink

Researchers delve into the marvelous, malodorous world of Texas skunks.

Story by Russell Roe
people photographing a dragonfly on the leaf of a tree
April 2021 Issue

An Eye for the Dragonfly

Move over, birds. Another flying creature is capturing the attention of Texas wildlife watchers.

Story by Russell Roe
Rachel Carson sitting at a desk in her book filled office.
May 2022 Issue

'Silent Spring' Author’s Forgotten Letter to a Texas Biologist Is Found Decades Later

Sincerely Yours, Rachel Carson

Story by Russell Roe
Illustration of a black mangrove with flowers.
May 2022 Issue

Black Mangroves’ Adaptations Help Them Thrive in Coastal Ecosystems

The plants can survive in salty conditions by excreting salt through glands in their leaves.

Story by Russell Roe
Red snapper under water.
July 2022 Issue

Surprisingly Red

Tasty red snapper hide their vivid color underwater.

Story by Russell Roe