Wildlife

Texas Spiny Lizard on a tree trunk.
October 2026 Issue

Texas Spiny Lizards Keep Us Company in the Backyard

These little dragons are cute and charismatic neighbors.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
Ask a grackle graphic - Why do you spend so much time in parking lots?
October 2026 Issue

Ask A Grackle: Why Do You Spend So Much Time in Parking Lots?

Shouldn't you spend more time in nature?

Story by The Grackle
Montezuma Quail
October 2026 Issue

Two Elusive Quail Species Are In Trouble. What's Behind The Quiet Quail Crises?

TPWD and collaborators are working to study and support these treasured wild birds.

Story by Erin Wunderlich
A view of a lake through tree branches.
August/September 2026 Issue

Fort Boggy State Park Leaves a Lasting Impression

Fort Boggy's serene landscapes are a photographer's paradise.

Story and photos by Chase Fountain
Aerial View of Panhandle Playas
August/September 2026 Issue

Playas Are Essential for Wildlife and Aquifer Recharge in Texas Panhandle

More Texas ranchers are getting the message about the Panhandle's secret lakes.

Story by Joseph Richards
A desert bighorn sheep stands on a rock wall at Big Bend Ranch state park
July 15, 2026 -- ttest

Big Bend Bighorns

The charismatic desert sheep are back in their former stomping grounds.

By Kristen Tibbetts
Kevin Legrow In a tan cowboy hat helping other TPWD staff with an orange blindfold and a tag that reads 19
July 21, 2026 -- ttest

From Mortgage Banker to Wildlife Technician

How one man made a radical career change.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
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
Two Laughing Gulls in the grass.
June 2026 Issue

Laughing Gulls Make Their Presence Known All Along the Texas Coast

Their ha-ha-ha chortles sound like birdy laughter.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
A stick bug climbing from leaf to leaf.
May 2026 Issue

Stick Bugs Are Masters of Disguise

These insects, which can grow up to seven inches long, survive by blending in.

Story by Pam LeBlanc
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