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.
The Western Coachwhip Moves Like Lightning
The western coachwhip is one of the fastest snakes in North America.
Keeping Count of East Texas Squirrels
An East Texas WMA maintains the state’s longest-running squirrel population database.
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.
Ocelots on the Brink of Extinction in Texas
Secretive cats affected by urban expansion, habitat destruction and vehicular mortality.
Red Wolves Aren't Gone — They're Mixed With Coyotes on Galveston Island
Red wolf/coyote hybrids cause a stir in the wildlife world.
Paddlefish: Prehistoric Paddlers Return to Caddo
Paddlefish, the oldest animal species in North America, face challenges to survival.
