All Wildlife & Conservation Articles
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.
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.
