All Wildlife & Conservation Articles
New Book Shows and Tells the Story of Texas Raptors
A Q&A with co-author and illustrator Craig Farquhar.
The Carnivorous Drosera Plant is Beautiful, Dainty and Deadly (to Insects)
The carnivorous Drosera is one of four carnivorous plants found in Texas' Big Thicket.
Birders Flock to South Texas for Chance to See Bat Falcon
In late 2021, birding frenzy began with the first recorded bat falcon sighting in the U.S.
Forgotten Letter Reveals Little-Known Connection Between 'Silent Spring' and TPWD
The 1959 letter from author Rachel Carson was addressed to pioneering TPWD biologist Dan Lay.
ShareLunker Season: Texas' Biggest Bass Are Biting
Anglers landed 23 largemouth over 13 pounds last season, the best winter run since 1995.
The Comanche Springs Pupfish Survives in Limited Habitat Around Balmorhea’s Pool
Visitors to the state park swim alongside the endanged species.
East Texas Rancher’s Donation to the Texas Water Trust Will Help Preserve the Flow of Water Into Caddo Lake
The donation is a rare drop in the bucket for the program as our state faces water shortages.
TPWD Hatchery Staff Are Raising Southern Flounder to Release Along the Gulf Coast
Hatcheries have boosted production to bolster wild stocks and support stability of the species.
‘Better Outside’ Podcast Returns for Season Two
Topics include new parks, conservation dogs and search and rescue training.
Ask a Grackle: Why Did You Dive-Bomb a Reporter?
The incident made the cover of Texas Monthly.
Photo Essay: Texas Creeks Flow Through Our Landscapes, Imaginations and Outdoor Experiences
TPWD photographer Chase Fountain finds beauty in our state's small streams.
Playas Are Essential for Wildlife and Aquifer Recharge in Texas Panhandle
More Texas ranchers are getting the message about the Panhandle's secret lakes.
Helping the Guadalupe River Heal After a Flood
TPWD offers plants, monitors fish and, in some cases, suggests less is more.
Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area Built Wetlands to Clean Water Using Natural Filtration
Water from the Trinity River comes out cleaner after going through WMA's ponds.
Water Makes the Wonders of the Natural World Possible
Water is a wondrous thing, endlessly recycled through time.
Big Bend Bighorns
The charismatic desert sheep are back in their former stomping grounds.
From Mortgage Banker to Wildlife Technician
How one man made a radical career change.
Speedy Pronghorn: Made to Move
Speedy pronghorn face challenges they can’t outrun.
Texas Fireflies Spark a Singular Sense of Wonder — And They're Surprisingly Diverse
Our state may have been the ancestral home of the beloved lightning bug.
Scientists Dig Into Soil to Help the Houston Toad Make a Texas-Size Comeback
Texas' only endemic toad requires very specific conditions to thrive.
