All Wildlife & Conservation Articles
West Texas Holds North America’s Deepest Underwater Cave — and a Deadly Fascination for Cave Divers
A portal to untold depths hides beneath the surface at Phantom Springs Cave, outside Balmorhea.
Water Hyacinth Is Pretty, Purple and a Pest
The lovely blooms of the water hyacinth can turn a waterway into a tangled mess.
Texas Skunks: The Big Stink
Researchers delve into the marvelous, malodorous world of Texas skunks.
Foraging for Mushrooms Yields a Delicious Reward
Mushroom hunting can seem intimidating, but Texas is home to many tasty edible species.
Bird Blinds of the State Parks
These structures bring birds up close for visitors of all abilities.
Native Texas Fruits Make a Tasty Harvest for Pies, Jellies
Use Texas’ bounty of native fruits for something good to eat and a connection to the outdoors.
The Legend of Old Rip, a Horned Lizard That Survived in a Cornerstone
Did he really survive for 31 years in the courthouse walls?
Long-Tailed Weasels Are Stealthy, Fearless Hunters
Weasels are rarely seen cousins of skunks and badgers.
Red Wolves Had Their Last Stand in Texas
America’s ‘other wolf’ was reintroduced to the wild after a last-ditch roundup in Texas.
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.
Copperheads Are Coming for the Cicadas
When cicadas emerge, these snakes congregate in large groups for a big meal.
Houston Crayfish Are Chimney Builders
You won’t find the recently discovered Houston burrowing crayfish in your etouffé.
Black-Tailed Jackrabbits Use Their Speed to Escape
Long ears and long legs give jackrabbits their distinctive look.
Citizen Scientists Are an Essential Part of Research in Texas
Community members collect valuable data on Texas plants and animals.
Ask a Grackle: Where Did Grackles Live Before There Were Urban Areas?
There was a time when grackles were exclusively country birds.
A Nature Photographer's Advice on Capturing the Wild
Being a nature photographer requires patience, skill and... did I mention patience?
Mapping the Secret Lives of Texas Birds and Bats
A tracking system called Motus provides a glimpse into the movements of migrating creatures.
Bold New Kingsville Breeding Facility Aims to Give Texas Ocelots a Second Chance
For decades, ocelot populations in Texas have been stuck in a holding pattern.
Novice Game Warden Experienced TV-Worthy Adventures in a Remote Texas Outpost
Texas lawman served in rugged Guadalupe Mountains in the 1960s.
East Texas Wildlife Management Area Is a Watery Wonderland
Angelina-Neches/Dam B straddles an area between two rivers.
