Wild Thing
Keeping Count of East Texas Squirrels
An East Texas WMA maintains the state’s longest-running squirrel population database.
Ibises Were a Symbol of the Ancients
These long-billed birds, like those depicted in hieroglyphics, stroll Texas marshes.
A Bug That Hunts Fish
The giant water bug can capture small fish and deliver a mighty bite.
Vinegaroons Sport Whip-Like Tails and Spray Acid
These weird and wonderful arachnids live in West Texas.
Speedy Pronghorn Face Challenges They Can’t Outrun
They're 'made to move,' but drought, parasites and habitat fragmentation have taken a toll.
Texas Zoos Work to Save the Louisiana Pine Snake
The rare reptile spends much of its life underground, making conservation difficult.
Texas Hosts A Population Of Rare Aquifer-Dwelling Catfish
The Mexican blindcat lives in total darkness; researchers hope to shed some light on the species.
Gallmakers and Leafminers Create Biological Art
As leaves unfurl, look for tiny creatures adorning them with mesmerizing patterns and shapes.
The Summer Tanager is a Cardinal Doppelgänger
Male summer tanagers are strawberry red like male cardinals — but that's where the similarities end.
The Texas Turtle That Survived Turtle Soup
The diamondback terrapin was harvested nearly to collapse. A 2007 rule finally changed that.
