All Wildlife & Conservation Articles
Paddlefish: Prehistoric Paddlers Return to Caddo
Paddlefish, the oldest animal species in North America, face challenges to survival.
Birding the Corners of Texas
Texas’ eight border-turns offer habitat diversity and birds galore.
Snout Butterfly Swarms Can Darken South Texas Skies
Butterflies with long noses undertake remarkable migrations.
Water Hyacinth Is Pretty, Purple and a Pest
The lovely blooms of the water hyacinth can turn a waterway into a tangled mess.
Copperheads Are Coming for the Cicadas
When cicadas emerge, these snakes congregate in large groups for a big meal.
Texas Skunks: The Big Stink
Researchers delve into the marvelous, malodorous world of Texas skunks.
Meet The Prickle Pig of Northern and Western Texas
Like their fearsome quills, porcupines’ range is spreading.
The Top 10 Bird Songs in Texas
My ears love the sounds of birds; here are some of my favorites.
Prairie Clovers Come in All Shapes and Sizes
The plants are good indicators of healthy prairie.
Tarantula Hunter: Tarantula-Hawk Wasps
While these wasps may frighten tarantulas, we have little to fear except a painful sting.
Death of the Sea Wolf: Texas Once Had Seals
The now-extinct Caribbean monk seal used to visit the Texas coast.
The 12 Most Beautiful Birds in Texas
There are plenty of lovely avian contenders for the list.
Alligator Gar Are The Misunderstood "Big Daddy" of Freshwater Fish
These gar-gantuan river monsters are finally getting the love they deserve.
Wolf Snail: Killer on the Prowl
The cannibalistic wolf snail lives up to its name.
Giant Redheaded Centipedes Are the Stuff of Nightmares
This insect is one of Texas' most terrifying critters.
12 Birds Every Texan Should Know
Here's short starter list for those who long to put a name with a beak.
Texas Scorpions: Fearsome, Fascinating, Fluorescent
Taking the sting out of Texas’ much-maligned scorpions.
Invasive Lionfish Are Spreading Fast in the Gulf
Can we eat our way out of the latest invasive problem?
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.
Red Wolves Had Their Last Stand in Texas
America’s ‘other wolf’ was reintroduced to the wild after a last-ditch roundup in Texas.
