Critters

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
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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 fish with eyes on top of its head sits on the ocean floor
March 2025 Issue

Southern Stargazers Have Adapted to Life Under the Sand

These ocean fish bury themselves in the sand and can deliver a shock.

Story by Karina Kumar
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
Vinegaroon climbing over rocks with a whip like tail
March 2024 Issue

Vinegaroons Sport Whip-Like Tails and Spray Acid

These weird and wonderful arachnids live in West Texas.

Story by Bill Rhodes
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March 2024 Issue

Ask A Grackle: Some (Bad) Advice on Lice

Don't trust the Grackle's tips for getting rid of the itchy critters.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
Javelinas travel in groups as they hunt for food.
January/February 2024 Issue

Javelinas Keep It All in the Family

The pig-like mammals travel in groups as they hunt for food.

Story by Bill Rhodes
Bighorn sheep or Aoudad each standing facing each other
August/September 2023 Issue

Is It a Bighorn or an Aoudad?

The two species share many similarities.

Ma Ferguson portrait balck and white sitting in a chair with hands on lap
April 2023 Issue

‘MA’ Ferguson Brought the Civilian Conservation Corps to Texas

Ferguson requested federal funding for dozens of CCC projects across the state.

Story by Walt Bailey
Prescribed Burn of overgrowth in Texas woods
January/February 2023 Issue

Wildlife and Humans are Feeling the Heat of Texas Wildfires

Drought, wildfires and heat waves pose challenges for a rare bird and toad.

Story by Ben Ikenson
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