All Wildlife & Conservation Articles
Ask a Grackle: Seeking Advice from a Fellow Musician
The Grackle weighs in on underappreciated, unconventional artistry.
Timber Rattlesnakes Warn Texans, 'Don't Tread on Me!'
The mascot of the iconic "join or die" comic looks fearsome, but would rather hide than strike.
Game Wardens Help Each Other Overcome Trauma
When intense events happen, game wardens support each other through the stress.
Wildlife in Focus Photo Contest to Expand Statewide in 2025
Participating landowners are matched with photographers to produce and submit wildlife photography.
Could Your Backyard Help Reverse the Decline of Texas Prairies?
Program builds healthy prairies that support vital plant pollinators of Texas.
Ask a Warden: What Should I Do if I Hit a Deer With my Car?
Don't approach the injured animal, and don't try to take home the roadkill.
Inside the Fight to Save Texas' Oyster Reefs
Amid continued declines, Texas expands oyster farming and monitors wild harvest.
Ask a Grackle: Classifying the Guys in the Parking Lot
Basically, the males of our species are territorial.
New App Provides More Options for Hunters, Anglers
Hunters and anglers can satisfy mandatory reporting requirements for growing number of species.
Sotol, Yucca and More: Reconnecting Texans with Their Botanical Roots
Humans have long relied on plants to survive the sometimes harsh landscapes of Texas.
Did You See a Brown Tarantula? He's Probably Looking for Love
A few months each year, these giant spiders risk death to attract the perfect mate.
Bighorns Are Coming to the Franklin Mountains
Beginning in December 2024, desert bighorn sheep will return to the El Paso range.
Ask A Grackle: The Secret to Naturally Shiny Feathers
The grackle shares its secret to iridescence ... and other bird things.
Ask a Warden: Is Fitness Important for Wardens?
Game Warden Wei-Wei Lin discusses the importance of staying fit for duty.
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.
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.
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.
