All Wildlife & Conservation Articles

August/September 2023 issue

Rarely Seen Cuckoo Spotted in Birding Competition

Birder causes a stir with sighting in Galveston.

Story by Kristen Tibbetts
August/September 2023 issue

Audubon Marks 100 Years of Coastal Bird Conservation in Texas

Conservation group started by protecting nesting islands along coast.

Story by Lisa Gonzalez and Larry McKinney
August/September 2023 issue

Is It a Bighorn or an Aoudad?

The two species share many similarities.

August/September 2023 issue

John Kaye Is Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley's Hawk Watcher

Volunteer leads the Hawk Watch community science project at the South Texas state park.

By Jake Herrie
August/September 2023 issue

Stewards of Nature: Mark and Cheryl Brown

La Grange ranchers restored their native prairie - and they want to help others do the same.

By Eva Frederick
July 2023 issue

Meet The Flies of Texas

Texas' thousands of fly species pollinate plants, mimic other bugs, help solve crimes.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
July 2023 issue

Trained and Ready: The 2023 Game Warden Class

Trainees prepare to become law enforcement officers.

By Jen Shugert
May 2023 issue

Meet the Critters of Texas State Parks

Our public lands are where the wild things are.

Story by Susan Griswold
May 2023 issue

A Look Back On 100 Years Of Texas State Parks

Get ready for a bumpy ride. Back then, Texas had only 100 miles of paved highway.

Story by Louie Bond
May 2023 issue

These Are The Best Texas State Parks to View Wildlife

Bring your binoculars to enjoy the creature features at these Texas State Parks.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
May 2023 issue

State Park Team Taps Creative Forces to Make Interpretive Displays

Go behind the scenes with the Texas State Parks exhibit team.

Story by Russell Roe
May 2023 issue

Palo Pinto State Park Promises a Nature-Filled Getaway

Texas' newest state park a jewel for the ‘hill country of the north.'

Story by Lydia Saldaña
April 2023 issue

Scientists Use Fungus to Fight Crazy Ants

The invasive ants have been wreaking havoc at state parks.

Story by Melissa Gaskill
April 2023 issue

These Five Tough-to-Find Texas Songbirds Will Be Welcome Additions to Your Bird List

Limited times and habitats add to the challenge of the pursuit.

Story by Jerry Uhlman
April 2023 issue

TPWD Biologist Becomes iNaturalist All-Star

His 100,000th observation scores Sam Kieschnick a spot as one of the top 10 iNaturalist users.

Story by Eva Frederick
March 2023 issue

New Gulf of Mexico Whale Species Identified

Former Bryde's subspecies is now called Rice's whale.

Story by Melissa Gaskill
March 2023 issue

Caprock Canyons Bison Are Icons of the West

The park animals are descended from the herd of legendary rancher Charles Goodnight.

Story by Eva Frederick
March 2023 issue

Leave No Trace 2.0: Thoughtful Actions Can Minimize Your Impact on Nature

As Texans rush to play outdoors, thoughtful actions can minimize the impact on nature.

Story by Dan Oko
January/February 2023 issue

Wildlife and Humans are Feeling the Heat of Texas Wildfires

Drought, wildfires and heat waves pose challenges for a rare bird and toad.

Story by Ben Ikenson
January/February 2023 issue

Biodiversity in the Hill Country: Ranch and region reap biological, economic and aesthetic benefits from varied natural features.

The Zesch Family Ranch was named the Edwards Plateau ecoregion winner in the 2023

By David Hillis