All Wildlife & Conservation Articles

January/February 2015 issue

Wolf Snail: Killer on the Prowl

The cannibalistic wolf snail lives up to its name.

Story and photos by Ben Hutchins
January/February 2015 issue

Terry Hershey: Force of Nature

Terry Hershey's environmental activism changed Houston and sparked conservation in Texas.

Story by Lydia Saldaña
October 2014 issue

Giant Redheaded Centipedes Are the Stuff of Nightmares

This insect is one of Texas' most terrifying critters.

Story by Ben Hutchins
October 2014 issue

Game Wardens Thwart Illegal Long-Line Fishing in the Gulf

Environmental pirates are poaching Texas waters.

Story by Mike Cox
August/September 2014 issue

12 Birds Every Texan Should Know

From the mockingbird’s mimicry to the coot’s need for a runway, these birds are Texas classics.

Story by Cliff Shackelford
July 2014 issue

Four Years After Oil Spill, Restoration Projects Are Underway

Federal funding targets ecosystems along the Gulf affected by The Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
June 2014 issue

Texas Scorpions: Fearsome, Fascinating, Fluorescent

Taking the sting out of Texas’ much-maligned scorpions.

Story by Dale Weisman
May 2014 issue

Connie Hagar: First Lady of Texas Birders

Her 35 years of Rockport field notes reshaped what ornithologists knew about migration.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
April 2014 issue

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.

Story by Dyanne Fry Cortez
December 2013 issue

Invasive Lionfish Are Spreading Fast in the Gulf

Can we eat our way out of the latest invasive problem?

Story by Melissa Gaskill
November 2013 issue

Loggerhead Shrikes Impale Their Prey

This songbird gets its name from the frightening way it stores food.

Story by Heidi K. Bailey
November 2013 issue

Citizen Scientists Use iNaturalist to Aid Conservation

Citizen scientists play a role in conservation by reporting wildlife sightings.

Story by Cullen Hanks and Natalie Reina
August/September 2013 issue

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.

Story by Dyanne Fry Cortez
August/September 2013 issue

Mussels and Fish Reveal Conditions of Rivers and Streams

For waterways, these animals are the proverbial canaries in the coal mine.

Story and photos by Larry D. Hodge
June 2013 issue

Oyster Reefs and Salt Marshes: Hurricane Ike’s Hidden Damage

TPWD leads efforts to restore oyster reefs and salt marshes after the 2008 hurricane.

Story by Lance Robinson
December 2012 issue

Red Wolves Had Their Last Stand in Texas

America’s ‘other wolf’ was reintroduced to the wild after a last-ditch roundup in Texas.

Story by Russell Roe
December 2012 issue

Roadrunners Rely on Swiftness and Agility, Not Flight

The speedy birds are an iconic species of the desert Southwest.

Story by Tucker Slack
October 2012 issue

Sunny With a Chance of Fun

Sunfish provide more enjoyment per pound than any other Texas fish.

Story and photos by Larry D. Hodge
July 2012 issue

Houston Crayfish Are Chimney Builders

You won’t find the recently discovered Houston burrowing crayfish in your etouffé.

Story by Michael Warriner
May 2012 issue

Wrens in Texas: Not-So-Plain Janes

Don’t be fooled by their drab looks — wrens boast busybody energy and beautiful songs.

Story by Noreen Damude