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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
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?

Bobcat crouching at the edge of the water with wood in the distance
January/February 2020 Issue

City Cats: Bobcats Are Adapting to Urban Areas

The city might seem to be an unlikely place for a bobcat, but wild cats are finding ways to thrive.

Story by Mary Schmidt
Kern’s flower scarab on a yellow and white daisy
December 2018 Issue

Meet the Beetles: Kern’s Flower Scarab

These beetles play an important role as flower pollinators.

Story by Eva Frederick
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
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