Critters
An Ant That’s Not an Ant
Velvet ants are wasps that pack a powerful sting.
Alligators Are Good Moms, Keeping Hatchlings Safe
At Brazos Bend, moms make sure little gators grow up till they reach the top of the food chain.
Hognose Snakes Act Scary But Aren't Dangerous
Harmless eastern hognose can use a variety of tactics to scare us, including looking like a cobra.
Unraveling the Mysteries of American Eels
Scientists work to discover the little-known life cycle of eels in Texas.
Keeping Count of East Texas Squirrels
An East Texas WMA maintains the state’s longest-running squirrel population database.
The Western Coachwhip Moves Like Lightning
The western coachwhip is one of the fastest snakes in North America.
Red Wolves Aren't Gone — They're Mixed With Coyotes on Galveston Island
Red wolf/coyote hybrids cause a stir in the wildlife world.
A Smaller Subspecies of American Beaver Makes its Home Along the Rio Grande
The Rio Grande beaver was identified as a subspecies of the American beaver in 1913.
Aquatic Caterpillars Turn Into Beautiful Moths
Caterpillars can be pesky, but their transformations into moths are worth the trouble.
Red Wolves Had Their Last Stand in Texas
America’s ‘other wolf’ was reintroduced to the wild after a last-ditch roundup in Texas.
