Wildlife

January/February 2022 Issue

Texas Horned Lizard Hatchling Release Marks Milestone

Discovery offers proof of breeding success for zoo-raised hatchlings in the wild.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
January/February 2022 Issue

2021's Extended Freeze Had Big Impact on Wildlife and Plants

Sea turtles, fish and bats experienced injuries and deaths.

Story by Louie Bond
July 2021 Issue

Alligators Are Good Moms, Keeping Hatchlings Safe

At Brazos Bend, moms make sure little gators grow up till they reach the top of the food chain.

Story by Montserrat Canedo
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
January/February 2020 Issue

Is It a Tortoise or a Turtle?

They do look alike and share some traits. How can we tell them apart?

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
December 2019 Issue

Red Wolves Aren't Gone — They're Mixed With Coyotes on Galveston Island

Red wolf/coyote hybrids cause a stir in Galveston and the wildlife world.

Story by Russell A. Graves
November 2019 Issue

Flying Squirrels Glide From Tree to Tree in East Texas

These little squirrels emerge after dark in their forest habitat.

Story by Jonah Evans
August/September 2019 Issue

Bastrop State Park Provides a Home for the Houston Toad

Texas State University and the Houston Zoo stock 500,000 eggs in park ponds.

Story and photos by TPWD Staff
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