Science

A tornado touching down behind some trees.
September 08, 2026 -- ttest

Panhandle Storm Chasers Pursue Texas-Size Torandos

Wedged between arid mountains to the west and the humid gulf region, Texas breeds big twisters.

Story and photos by Russell A. Graves
Southern Flounder that is Under shallow water.
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
A toad in in its natural habitat.
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
White and brown Pronghorn in a brown grassy field.
July 16, 2026 -- ttest

Speedy Pronghorn: Made to Move

Speedy pronghorn face challenges they can’t outrun.

Story by Paula Levihn-Coon
paddlefish swimming under water
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
Texas tortoise walking on pebbled ground.
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
A Snowberry clearwing moth getting nectar from a flower.
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
A school of pelagic fish swimming.
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
Ocelot head.
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
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