All Wildlife & Conservation Articles
Artist Georgia O’Keeffe Drew Inspiration From Palo Duro Canyon
Artist Georgia O’Keeffe spent her formative years drawing inspiration from Palo Duro Canyon.
Seminole Canyon Pictographs Reveal Clues to an Ancient Culture
Experts call the rock imagery "the oldest library in North America."
Unraveling the Mysteries of American Eels
Scientists work to discover the little-known life cycle of eels in Texas.
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.
Alligators Are Good Moms, Keeping Hatchlings Safe
At Brazos Bend, moms make sure little gators grow up till they reach the top of the food chain.
From Mortgage Banker to Wildlife Technician
How one man made a radical career change.
Conservation Dogs Help Detect Wildlife, Check for Invasives
Keen sense of smell gives canines a growing role in conservation work.
Studying the High-Elevation Owls of the Davis Mountains
For a wildlife biologist, these special owls open doors of discovery.
The Western Coachwhip Moves Like Lightning
The western coachwhip is one of the fastest snakes in North America.
Boggy Slough Conservation Area Earns Top Award for Land Stewardship
The diverse 19,000-acre preserve lies in East Texas' Pineywoods.
Disease Leads to a Critical Crossroads For Texas Bighorn
TPWD and partners focus on fighting a deadly disease affecting the sheep.
Keeping Count of East Texas Squirrels
An East Texas WMA maintains the state’s longest-running squirrel population database.
Prosthesis Keeps A Big Bass Swimming
Thanks to some 'East Texas engineering,' the catch of ShareLunker 655 came with a comeback story.
Candy Cain Abshier WMA Is A Site For Soar(ing) Eyes
Each fall, birders flock to Galveston Bay’s Candy Cain Abshier Wildlife Management Area.
Giant Redheaded Centipede: Stuff of Nightmares
This insect is one of Texas' most terrifying critters.
Ocelots on the Brink of Extinction in Texas
Secretive cats affected by urban expansion, habitat destruction and vehicular mortality.
Paddlefish: Prehistoric Paddlers Return to Caddo
Paddlefish, the oldest animal species in North America, face challenges to survival.
Aquatic Caterpillars Turn Into Beautiful Moths
Caterpillars can be pesky, but their transformations into moths are worth the trouble.
Pecos River's Forgotten Reach Gets Some Attention
A nonprofit group and partners pursue conservation efforts in an area hit by overpumping, drought.
A Smaller Subspecies of American Beaver Makes its Home Along the Rio Grande
The Rio Grande beaver was identified as a subspecies of the American beaver in 1913.
