All Wildlife & Conservation Articles
Red Wolves Had Their Last Stand in Texas
America’s ‘other wolf’ was reintroduced to the wild after a last-ditch roundup in Texas.
Red Wolves Aren't Gone — They're Mixed With Coyotes on Galveston Island
Red wolf/coyote hybrids cause a stir in the wildlife world.
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.
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...
Snout Butterfly Swarms Can Darken South Texas Skies
Butterflies with long noses undertake remarkable migrations.
Winter Storm Uri: Snow-Mageddon One Year Later
Looking back at Winter Storm Uri, one year later.
Pecos River's Forgotten Reach Gets Some Attention
A nonprofit group and partners pursue conservation efforts in an area hit by overpumping, drought.
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.
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.
