All Wildlife & Conservation Articles
Outdoor Bill of Rights Supports Kids in Nature
Houston becomes latest city to pass declaration defining children's rights to clean air and parks.
Ask a Grackle: Rents Are Soaring!
Do you have any advice for finding affordable housing?
Ibises Were a Symbol of the Ancients
These long-billed birds, like those depicted in hieroglyphics, stroll Texas marshes.
Remoras Are the Ultimate Marine Hitchhikers
This fascinating fish attaches itself a shark or other host and hangs on.
Deadly Disease Spreading in Texas Bats
It's the first time that canyon bats have tested positive for white-nose syndrome.
Texas Tightens Rules on Hunting, Trapping Mountain Lions
The new rules move the state toward more modern hunting and trapping standards.
Skunk or Polecat? Animal Nicknames Run the Gamut
Wildlife names can serve as shorthand, but sometimes confusion sets in.
Ask A Grackle: Tattered Grackles Aren't as Thirsty as They Look
The grackle allays fears of parched birds.
Largest Known Protein Discovered in Texas Lake
PKZILLA is a big, marine protein that spews toxins and plays a role in devastating algae blooms.
When Animals Appear to Be Other Animals (or Even Poop), That's Mimicry at Work
Insects have many reasons to look like other animals or objects.
Ranchers Restore Their Own Parcel Of Paradise
MT7 Ranch owners earn stewardship award for work on their land.
This TPWD lllustrator Drew Animals Down to the Last Scale and Feather
Nancy McGowan spent 10 years accurately drawing and painting wildlife as a TPW Magazine illustrator.
As Bears Return to Lone Star State, West Texans Learn to Coexist
Biologists hope Texas bear research will give residents a toolkit to manage growing populations.
Ask A Grackle: The Secret to Naturally Shiny Feathers
The grackle shares its secret to iridescence ... and other bird things.
Ask a Warden: What Does TPWD Do to Stop Wildlife Crime?
Operation Game Thief serves as the state's crime-stopper program for wildlife.
Inside the Fight to Save Texas' Oyster Reefs
Amid continued declines, Texas expands oyster farming and monitors wild harvest.
Trained and Ready: The 2023 Game Warden Class
Trainees prepare to become law enforcement officers.
Meet the Game Warden Who Writes Children’s Books
Law enforcement officer aims to educate kids about conservation.
Ask a Warden: How Do I Keep My Family Safe While Boating?
Here are my top 5 water safety tips.
Ask a Warden: What Are Some Ways to Introduce My Family to Fishing?
Texas Game Warden Wei-Wei Lin offers tips on getting started.
