Critters

Ocelot lying on rocky ground

Ocelots on the Brink of Extinction in Texas

Secretive cats affected by urban expansion, habitat destruction and vehicular mortality.

Story by E. Dan Klepper
Texas giant redheaded centipede in the grass near Kerrville

Giant Redheaded Centipede: Stuff of Nightmares

This insect is one of Texas' most terrifying critters.

Story by Ben Hutchins
Honey Creek Cave cave filled with water
June 2024 Issue

The Search for the Lost Salamander

A pale, eyeless amphibian swims beneath our feet, and one herpetologist is determined to find it.

By Eva Frederick
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May 2025 Issue

Backyard Wildlife Become YouTube Stars

With cameras and website, an Austin couple share their animal videos with the world.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
A snapping turtle sits with its mouth open on the muddy banks of a river
May 2025 Issue

Biologists Discover Alligator Snapping Turtles Pack Bite and Brain

Scientists continue to study the animal as it recovers from overharvesting.

Story by Eva Frederick
Paddlefish swimming in an aquarium with other fish

Paddlefish: Prehistoric Paddlers Return to Caddo

Paddlefish, the oldest animal species in North America, face challenges to survival.

Story by Eva Frederick
gray sketch illustration of wolf eyes

Red Wolves Aren't Gone — They're Mixed With Coyotes on Galveston Island

Red wolf/coyote hybrids cause a stir in the wildlife world.

Story by Russell A. Graves
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