All Wildlife & Conservation Articles

December 2025 issue

Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks Gain Advantage From Their Head Shape

These remarkable ocean predators help maintain the health of the Gulf and its seafood.

Story by Melissa Gaskill
December 2025 issue

Ask a Grackle: Do You Have a Current Love Interest?

Grackles have a complex system of mating.

Story by The Grackle
December 2025 issue

Keeping Caddo Lake’s Invasive Giant Salvinia at Bay

East Texas lake is threatened by invasive plants — and there’s no easy solution this complex issue.

Story by Eva Frederick
December 2025 issue

One Man’s Quest to Hunt and Eat Texas' Invasive Species

Nutria nachos, anyone? Eating the invaders takes a bite out of an ecological problem.

Story by Brandon Weaver
December 2025 issue

Texas Offers Duck Hunting on Public Land

You can find wings over the wetlands at these Texas wildlife management areas.

Story by Eva Frederick
October 30, 2025

Foraging for Mushrooms Yields a Delicious Reward

Mushroom hunting can seem intimidating, but Texas is home to many tasty edible species.

Story by Eva Frederick
October 30, 2025

Ask a Warden: What Do I Do if I Find a Baby Bird?

The best rule is to leave wildlife alone.

Story by Wei-Wei Lin
November 2025 issue

Ask a Grackle: Do All Birds Sleep in Nests?

Do all birds sleep in nests? Do they use a duvet?

November 2025 issue

The New World Screwworm Is Poised to Make a Comeback; Texas Will Be Ready

Thanks to Texas scientists, the United States has fought this threat before, and won.

Story by Eva Frederick
November 2025 issue

Meet the Barton Springs Salamander, an Aquatic Austinite

This red-gilled resident dwells in the heart of the city.

Story by Gwendolyn Reed
November 2025 issue

Meet the Majestic Mountains of Sierra Diablo Wildlife Management Area

The 12,000-acre property is home to bighorn sheep and other desert wonders.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
October 30, 2025

O.H. Ivie Lake Is on a Record Run for Big Bass

This Texas lake filled the ShareLunker books since 2021.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
November 2025 issue

Javelinas Are Having a Moment

The collared peccary is gaining increasing interest from Texas hunters and researchers.

Story by Joseph Richards
October 30, 2025

Meet the Critters of Texas State Parks

Our public lands are where the wild things are.

Story by Susan Griswold
October 2025 issue

Ask a Grackle: Which Human on Staff Is the Ghost Writer?

Hey, grackles are pretty smart birds.

Story by The Grackle
October 2025 issue

Conservation License Plates Support Wildlife, Parks

Program marks 25 years of conservation on Texas roads.

Story by Tenley Jackson
October 2025 issue

An Ant That’s Not an Ant

Velvet ants are wasps that pack a powerful sting.

Story by Katie Potter
October 2025 issue

A Journey Along Texas' Storied Neches River

Four pieces of public land offer glimpses of the iconic East Texas river from top to bottom.

Story by Denise Viosca Gary
October 2025 issue

Cross Bar Is a Special Piece of Federal Land in the Panhandle

The recreation area is the only Bureau of Land Management site in Texas. Access is coming.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
October 30, 2025

Artist Georgia O’Keeffe Drew Inspiration From Palo Duro Canyon

Artist Georgia O’Keeffe spent her formative years drawing inspiration from Palo Duro Canyon.

Story by Dan Oko