All Wildlife & Conservation Articles
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.
Never Ask a Gar Its Age — Scientists Use Carbon Dating Instead
Aging a these "living fossils" involves complex scientific techniques.
Ask A Grackle: Why Are Grackles So Darn Loud?
The Grackle tells the legend of its shrill, grating voice.
Land Acquired in East, West Texas for Wildlife Management Areas
The new WMA properties lie along two of Texas' most storied rivers — the Trinity and the Rio Grande.
Chaparral Wildlife Management Area Captures the Subtle Magic of South Texas Brush Land
"The Chap" is a celebrated destination for hunting, hiking, camping and bird-watching.
The Comal Springs Riffle Beetle Is Perfectly Suited to Central Texas Springs
This tiny-but-mighty beetle is endemic to only two Edwards Aquifer springs.
Scientists Unravel the Mysteries of American Eels in Texas
Eels change appearance several times in a lifetime; project has yielded data on their life cycle.
Vibrio Bacteria Pose Threat in Saltwater: Here's What to Know
The "flesh-eating" bacteria thrive in warm coastal waters.
Ask a Grackle: Why Do Some Grackles Have White Feathers?
Partial albinism can affect some of my kind.
Snake Days Is an Annual Celebration of All Things Reptile and Amphibian
The "herpers" who attend form close-knit community of dedicated snake lovers.
Gulf Trust Tackles Coastal Litter Issues
Trash-Free Gulf campaign aims to clean Texas beaches.
Biologists Discover Alligator Snapping Turtles Pack Bite and Brain
Scientists continue to study the animal as it recovers from overharvesting.
Ask a Grackle: Who's Your Family?
A reader inquires about the grackle's relatives.
South Texas Draws International Bird-Watchers in Search of Elusive Species
Bring your binocular and spotting scopes to see Texas' rare birds.
Backyard Wildlife Become YouTube Stars
With cameras and website, an Austin couple share their animal videos with the world.
Find Solitude by the Sea at Matagorda Island Wildlife Management Area
The WMA has a fascinating history, and miles and miles of quiet, unoccupied beach.
Is Texas the Birdiest State? It Depends on How You Count the Birds
Texas ruled the roost before California took the lead. Maybe the lists don't tell the whole story...
Stewards of Nature: La Grange Ranchers restored their native prairie
La Grange ranchers restored their native prairie - and they want to help others do the same.
For the Love of the Land
A Texas rancher spent decades restoring his property. Now it's a TPWD wildlife management area.
