All Wildlife & Conservation Articles
Game Wardens Thwart Illegal Long-Line Fishing in the Gulf
Environmental pirates are poaching Texas waters.
12 Birds Every Texan Should Know
From the mockingbird’s mimicry to the coot’s need for a runway, these birds are Texas classics.
Four Years After Oil Spill, Restoration Projects Are Underway
Federal funding targets ecosystems along the Gulf affected by The Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Texas Scorpions: Fearsome, Fascinating, Fluorescent
Taking the sting out of Texas’ much-maligned scorpions.
Connie Hagar: First Lady of Texas Birders
Her 35 years of Rockport field notes reshaped what ornithologists knew about migration.
Agarita's Sharp Leaves Guard Red Berries Worth Picking in Texas
The native shrub feeds bees in February and yields jelly, wine and a yellow dye.
Invasive Lionfish Are Spreading Fast in the Gulf
Can we eat our way out of the latest invasive problem?
Loggerhead Shrikes Impale Their Prey
This songbird gets its name from the frightening way it stores food.
Citizen Scientists Use iNaturalist to Aid Conservation
Citizen scientists play a role in conservation by reporting wildlife sightings.
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.
Mussels and Fish Reveal Conditions of Rivers and Streams
For waterways, these animals are the proverbial canaries in the coal mine.
Oyster Reefs and Salt Marshes: Hurricane Ike’s Hidden Damage
TPWD leads efforts to restore oyster reefs and salt marshes after the 2008 hurricane.
Red Wolves Had Their Last Stand in Texas
America’s ‘other wolf’ was reintroduced to the wild after a last-ditch roundup in Texas.
Roadrunners Rely on Swiftness and Agility, Not Flight
The speedy birds are an iconic species of the desert Southwest.
Sunny With a Chance of Fun
Sunfish provide more enjoyment per pound than any other Texas fish.
Houston Crayfish Are Chimney Builders
You won’t find the recently discovered Houston burrowing crayfish in your etouffé.
Wrens in Texas: Not-So-Plain Janes
Don’t be fooled by their drab looks — wrens boast busybody energy and beautiful songs.
Long-Tailed Weasels Are Stealthy, Fearless Hunters
Weasels are rarely seen cousins of skunks and badgers.
Texas' Native Pepper Is a Tiny Terror
Fiery chile pequín is loved by birds and is the state’s only native pepper.
The Basics of Poison Ivy
How to avoid this frightening plant, or at least lessen the agony of exposure.
