All Wildlife & Conservation Articles
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.
Hognose Snakes Act Scary But Aren't Dangerous
Harmless eastern hognose can use a variety of tactics to scare us, including looking like a cobra.
Scientists Test Cures For Overinflated Bass
Fish brought up from deep water can experience barotrauma; research aims to increase fish survival.
America's Sea: The Future of the Gulf
We all have a stake in the future of the Gulf of Mexico.
A Photographer Seeks Water Landscapes in Texas Parks
Texas water is beautiful, from cypress-filled Caddo Lake to the flowing springs of Gorman Falls.
Biologist Clark Hubbs Was a Dedicated Fish Wrangler
Hubbs devoted his life to cataloging and protecting the state’s fish species.
Spanish Moss Drapes Texas Trees and Shelters Birds, Bats and Spiders
Neither a moss nor a parasite, Tillandsia usneoides is a rootless bromeliad that feeds on air.
Toothache Tree Eases Pain
The Hercules' club tree causes numbness (and benefits wildlife).
Up Close With Texas Bugs
John C. Abbott's photography highlights the beauty of Texas insects.
Gulf Wildlife May Feel BP Oil Spill's Effects for Years
No significant oil reached Texas, but fallout is still felt.
