Science

Mountain Short-horned Lizard on a rocky mountain.
November 2022 Issue

Hit The Road For A Toad: A Herper's Big Year

Naturalist Romey Swanson embarks on a yearlong quest to see Texas’ reptiles and amphibians

Story and photos by Romey Swanson
Water running through the The John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
November 2022 Issue

John Bunker Sands Wetland Center Wins Land Steward Award

The center is cleaning river water and providing wildlife habitat in a watery Wonderland.

Story by Paula Levihn-Coon
close up on a black and white owl face
March 2020 Issue

Texas' Owls Provide Nocturnal Pest Control

Texas' 17 species of owls provide nocturnal pest control.

Story by Cliff Shackelford
peregrine falcon flying through blue skies
March 2019 Issue

Peregrine Falcons Are The World’s Fastest Animal

Speedy peregrine falcons can dive-bomb prey in midair.

Story by Kayla Meyertons
Porcupine (Prickle Pig) in resting in wood
January/February 2016 Issue

Meet The Prickle Pig of Northern and Western Texas

Like their fearsome quills, porcupines’ range is spreading.

Story by Erin Kedzie
Texas Brown Tarantula climbing on a piece of wood
July 2015 Issue

Tarantula Hunter: Tarantula-Hawk Wasps

While these wasps may frighten tarantulas, we have little to fear except a painful sting.

Story by Ben Hutchins
Texas Brown Tarantula climbing on a piece of wood
July 2015 Issue

Tarantula Hunter: Tarantula-Hawk Wasps

While these wasps may frighten tarantulas, we have little to fear except a painful sting.

Story by Ben Hutchins
Alligator gar swimming in blue green water
March 2015 Issue

Alligator Gar Are The Misunderstood "Big Daddy" of Freshwater Fish

These gar-gantuan river monsters are finally getting the love they deserve.

Story by Dyanne Fry Cortez
the invasive lionfish swimming against a purple background
December 2013 Issue

Invasive Lionfish Are Spreading Fast in the Gulf

Can we eat our way out of the latest invasive problem?

Story by Melissa Gaskill
diver warning
December 2011 Issue

Southwest Texas: Nation’s Deepest Underwater Cave System

The nation’s deepest known underwater cave system lures expert divers.

Story by Rae Nadler-Olenick
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