Critters

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
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
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
owl in sitting in a hole surrounded by snow.
January/February 2022 Issue

Winter Storm Uri: Snow-Mageddon One Year Later

The storm had significant impacts on wildlife, plants and the state’s natural ecosystems.

Story by Louie Bond
Brown Texas cane toad sitting on the ground with greenery in the background.
June 2020 Issue

This Is America's Biggest Toad

South Texas’ cane toad has bragging rights as North America’s largest.

Story by Paul Crump
Turtles resting on a rock in the water.
January/February 2020 Issue

Is It a Tortoise or a Turtle?

They do look alike and share some traits. How can we tell them apart?

Brown Texas Blind Snake camouflaged by brown leaves as it slithers over the ground
November 2018 Issue

Texas Blind Snakes Live Fascinating Lives Underground

They are harmless to humans but a threat to ants and termites.

Story by Eva Frederick
snout butterfly on a branch in Texas.
August/September 2017 Issue

Snout Butterfly Swarms Can Darken South Texas Skies

Butterflies with long noses undertake remarkable migrations.

Story by Ben Hutchins
wolf snail crawling on rocky ledge.
January/February 2015 Issue

Wolf Snail: Killer on the Prowl

The cannibalistic wolf snail lives up to its name.

Story and photos by Ben Hutchins
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