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Eva Frederick

Articles (61)

caprock canyon bison standing on a high plateau with view of the canyon lands behind and a tree in the foreground
March 2023 Issue

Caprock Canyons Bison Are Icons of the West

The park animals are descended from the herd of legendary rancher Charles Goodnight.

Story by Eva Frederick
Man holding a dragonfly
April 2023 Issue

TPWD Biologist Becomes iNaturalist All-Star

His 100,000th observation scores Sam Kieschnick a spot as one of the top 10 iNaturalist users.

Story by Eva Frederick
New World screwworm on a blade of grass.
November 2025 Issue

The New World Screwworm Is Poised to Make a Comeback; Texas Will Be Ready

Thanks to Texas scientists, the United States has fought this threat before, and won.

Story by Eva Frederick
Trees in Caddo Lake with Giant Salvinia in the water.
December 2025 Issue

Keeping Caddo Lake’s Invasive Giant Salvinia at Bay

The East Texas lake is threatened by invasive plants — and there’s no easy solution.

Story by Eva Frederick
Texas citizen scientists taking photos on a trail through the woods.
January/February 2026 Issue

Citizen Scientists Are an Essential Part of Research in Texas

Community members collect valuable data on Texas plants and animals.

Story by Eva Frederick
A school of pelagic fish swimming.
March 2026 Issue

How Do Fish Swim?

Fish make it look so easy, but the science behind swimming is complex and fascinating.

Story by Eva Frederick
Texas tortoise walking on pebbled ground.
April 2026 Issue

The Great Texas Tortoise Turn-In

Texas Parks and Wildlife is preparing to release 180 captive Texas tortoises into the wild.

Story by Eva Frederick
A swift fox standing in a field.
May 2026 Issue

Protecting the Swift Fox, Texas’ Tiniest Fox

New study seeks best practices for this iconic animal of the shortgrass prairie.

Story by Eva Frederick
paddlefish swimming under water
June 2026 Issue

Paddlefish Project Paying Off

East Texans may no longer find themselves up a creek (or river) without a paddlefish.

Story by Eva Frederick
The rio grande river winds through the landscape with mountains in the background
January/February 2025 Issue

Blaze Your Own Trail at Black Gap Wildlife Management Area

Experience pure West Texas desert at its finest.

Story by Eva Frederick