Science

August/September 2026 Issue

TPWD Hatchery Staff Are Raising Southern Flounder to Release Along the Gulf Coast

Hatcheries have boosted production to bolster wild stocks and support stability of the species.

Story by Erin Wunderlich
July 2026 Issue

Scientists Dig Into Soil to Help the Houston Toad Make a Texas-Size Comeback

Texas' only endemic toad requires very specific conditions to thrive.

Story by Erin Wunderlich
July 16, 2026

Speedy Pronghorn: Made to Move

Speedy pronghorn face challenges they can’t outrun.

Story by Paula Levihn-Coon
June 2026 Issue

Paddlefish Project Paying Off

East Texans may no longer find themselves up a creek (or river) without a paddlefish.

Story by Eva Frederick
April 2026 Issue

The Great Texas Tortoise Turn-In

Texas Parks and Wildlife is preparing to release 180 captive Texas tortoises into the wild.

Story by Eva Frederick
April 2026 Issue

Snowberry Clearwing Moths Masquerade As Bumblebees To Deter Predators

These chunky moths are harmless — and helpful pollinators.

Story by Denise Viosca Gary
March 2026 Issue

How Do Fish Swim?

Fish make it look so easy, but the science behind swimming is complex and fascinating.

Story by Eva Frederick
January/February 2026 Issue

Bold New Kingsville Breeding Facility Aims to Give Texas Ocelots a Second Chance

For decades, ocelot populations in Texas have been stuck in a holding pattern.

Story by Tenley Jackson
January/February 2026 Issue

Citizen Scientists Are an Essential Part of Research in Texas

Community members collect valuable data on Texas plants and animals.

Story by Eva Frederick
January/February 2026 Issue

Mapping the Secret Lives of Texas Birds and Bats

A tracking system called Motus provides a glimpse into the movements of migrating creatures.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
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