Wildlife

A black cardinal (phainopepla intense) perched on a tree branch
August/September 2024 Issue

Skunk or Polecat? Animal Nicknames Run the Gamut

Wildlife names can serve as shorthand, but sometimes confusion sets in.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
Honey Creek Cave cave filled with water
June 2024 Issue

The Search for the Lost Salamander

A pale, eyeless amphibian swims beneath our feet, and one herpetologist is determined to find it.

By Eva Frederick
Vinegaroon climbing over rocks with a whip like tail
March 2024 Issue

Vinegaroons Sport Whip-Like Tails and Spray Acid

These weird and wonderful arachnids live in West Texas.

Story by Bill Rhodes
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March 2024 Issue

Ask A Grackle: Some (Bad) Advice on Lice

Don't trust the Grackle's tips for getting rid of the itchy critters.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
Javelinas travel in groups as they hunt for food.
January/February 2024 Issue

Javelinas Keep It All in the Family

The pig-like mammals travel in groups as they hunt for food.

Story by Bill Rhodes
Wildlife (Texas' version) poster
November 2023 Issue

November Declared Texas Wildlife and Conservation Month

To increase awareness, Texas wildlife now has an official month.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
A dinosaur walks across a prehistoric landscape
October 2023 Issue

Dinosaur Tracks Across Texas Reveal Secrets of Ancient Inhabitants

Several state parks allow visitors to walk in the footsteps of the ancient reptiles.

By Dale Weisman
Bighorn sheep or Aoudad each standing facing each other
August/September 2023 Issue

Is It a Bighorn or an Aoudad?

The two species share many similarities.

Devil's Sinkhole with a view of the horizon.
July 2023 Issue

Devil's Sinkhole Serves as a Portal to an Underground World

The hole in the ground houses bats and lots of lore.

By Russell Roe
An armadillo walks along a dappled-sunlit trail
May 2023 Issue

Meet the Critters of Texas State Parks

Our public lands are where the wild things are.

Story by Susan Griswold
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The October 2024 cover of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine, featuring a surfer riding a wave along the Texas Gulf Coast

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