Wild Thing

July 2024 Issue

A Bug That Hunts Fish

The giant water bug can capture small fish and deliver a mighty bite.

Story by Bill Rhodes
March 2024 Issue

Vinegaroons Sport Whip-Like Tails and Spray Acid

These weird and wonderful arachnids live in West Texas.

Story by Bill Rhodes
December 2022 Issue

Speedy Pronghorn Face Challenges They Can’t Outrun

They're 'made to move,' but drought, parasites and habitat fragmentation have taken a toll.

Story by Paula Levihn-Coon
May 2022 Issue

Gallmakers and Leafminers Create Biological Art

As leaves unfurl, look for tiny creatures adorning them with mesmerizing patterns and shapes.

Story by David Jeffery Ringer
March 2022 Issue

The Texas Turtle That Survived Turtle Soup

The diamondback terrapin was harvested nearly to collapse. A 2007 rule finally changed that.

Story by Sumaiya Malik
January/February 2022 Issue

Recipe: Wild Turkey Adobo

With just a few common ingredients, turkey adobo is easy to make.

By Tony Caggiano
April 2021 Issue

An Eye for the Dragonfly

Move over, birds. Another flying creature is capturing the attention of Texas wildlife watchers.

Story by Russell Roe
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
March 2020 Issue

Texas' Owls Provide Nocturnal Pest Control

Texas' 17 species of owls provide nocturnal pest control.

Story by Cliff Shackelford
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
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