All Wildlife & Conservation Articles
Southern Stargazers Have Adapted to Life Under the Sand
These ocean fish bury themselves in the sand and can deliver a shock.
All Your Bird Flu Questions, Answered
TPWD wildlife veterinarians discuss the spread of avian flu among Texas animals.
Texans Work to Support Sea Turtles in Years Since Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
TPWD took the lead in the collaborative effort to restore turtle populations.
Ask a Grackle: Why Do You Chase Away Birds?
A reader wonders how the grackle got its reputation for territoriality.
Moore Plantation Offers a Place Among the Pines
This wildlife management area provides an inviting environment for drawn and walk-in hunts.
Big Bend Bighorns
The charismatic desert sheep are back in their former stomping grounds.
Remoras Are the Ultimate Marine Hitchhikers
This fascinating fish attaches itself a shark or other host and hangs on.
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.
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.
TPWD Television Series Celebrates 40th Season
Emmy Award-winning Texas Parks and Wildlife TV show on PBS embarks on 40th season.
Port Aransas' Whooping Crane Festival Celebrates Texas Coast's Most Iconic Bird
Each of our 2025 travel stories focuses on a Texas festival. We kick off the series in Port Aransas.
A Hill Country Conservationist Helped Save Central Park — And Her Family's Ranch
Central Park Conservancy founder Betsy Browning Rogers returned home to restore her Texas ranch.
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.
