All Wildlife & Conservation Articles

April 2026 issue

New App Helps Texans Grow Native Plants

Wild Thumb helps Texans choose the right native plants for their location.

Story by Lydia Saldaña
April 2026 issue

Ask a Grackle: How Are You Able to Predict the Weather?

The Grackle Answers

Story by The Grackle
April 2026 issue

The Great Texas Tortoise Turn-In

Texas Parks and Wildlife is preparing to release 180 captive Texas tortoises into the wild.

Story by Eva Frederick
April 2026 issue

Old Sabine Bottom Is a Hunter’s Secret That Welcomes Hikers, Birders and More

Wildlife management area features rich river bottomlands habitat.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
April 2026 issue

Hill Country State Natural Area Offers Serene and Secluded Surroundings

Retreat to this hilly hideaway for camping, hiking and riding just over an hour from San Antonio.

Story by Eva Frederick
March 2026 issue

Paper Wasps Create Thriving Societies and Deserve Your Respect

These charismatic insects build cities of paper for their colonies.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
March 2026 issue

How Do Fish Swim?

Fish make it look so easy, but the science behind swimming is complex and fascinating.

Story by Eva Frederick
July 01, 2026

Gulf Waypoints Serve as Crucial Stop for Migrating Birds

Hummingbirds fuel up before making their perilous crossing of the Gulf.

Story by Sarah Delgado
March 2026 issue

Texas Artist Raylee Schobel Creates Beautiful, Colorful Bird Art

Her work is featured on the poster for this year's Great Texas Birding Classic.

Story by Tenley Jackson
January/February 2026 issue

Black-Tailed Jackrabbits Use Their Speed to Escape

Long ears and long legs give jackrabbits their distinctive look.

Story by Melissa Gaskill
January/February 2026 issue

Citizen Scientists Are an Essential Part of Research in Texas

Community members collect valuable data on Texas plants and animals.

Story by Eva Frederick
January/February 2026 issue

Ask a Grackle: Where Did Grackles Live Before There Were Urban Areas?

There was a time when grackles were exclusively country birds.

Story by The Grackle
January/February 2026 issue

A Nature Photographer's Advice on Capturing the Wild

Being a nature photographer requires patience, skill and... did I mention patience?

Story and photos by Russell A. Graves
January/February 2026 issue

Mapping the Secret Lives of Texas Birds and Bats

A tracking system called Motus provides a glimpse into the movements of migrating creatures.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
January/February 2026 issue

Bold New Kingsville Breeding Facility Aims to Give Texas Ocelots a Second Chance

For decades, ocelot populations in Texas have been stuck in a holding pattern.

Story by Tenley Jackson
January/February 2026 issue

Novice Game Warden Experienced TV-Worthy Adventures in a Remote Texas Outpost

Texas lawman served in rugged Guadalupe Mountains in the 1960s.

Story by Shilo Urban
December 2025 issue

Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks Gain Advantage From Their Head Shape

These remarkable ocean predators help maintain the health of the Gulf and its seafood.

Story by Melissa Gaskill
December 2025 issue

Ask a Grackle: Do You Have a Current Love Interest?

Grackles have a complex system of mating.

Story by The Grackle
December 2025 issue

Keeping Caddo Lake’s Invasive Giant Salvinia at Bay

The East Texas lake is threatened by invasive plants — and there’s no easy solution.

Story by Eva Frederick
December 2025 issue

One Man’s Quest to Hunt and Eat Texas' Invasive Species

Nutria nachos, anyone? Eating the invaders takes a bite out of an ecological problem.

Story by Brandon Weaver