All Wildlife & Conservation Articles

July 2023 issue

Trained and Ready: The 2023 Game Warden Class

Trainees prepare to become law enforcement officers.

January/February 2023 issue

Biodiversity in the Hill Country: Ranch and region reap biological, economic and aesthetic benefits from varied natural features.

The Zesch Family Ranch was named the Edwards Plateau ecoregion winner in the 2023

By David Hillis
January/February 2023 issue

Painting Parks

With paint and canvas, 30 artists create works to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Texas parks.

By Russell Roe
January/February 2022 issue

Winter Storm Uri: Snow-Mageddon One Year Later

The storm had significant impacts on wildlife, plants and the state’s natural ecosystems.

Story by Louie Bond
June 2020 issue

This Is America's Biggest Toad

South Texas’ cane toad has bragging rights as North America’s largest.

Story by Paul Crump
January/February 2020 issue

City Cats: Bobcats Are Adapting to Urban Areas

The city might seem to be an unlikely place for a bobcat, but wild cats are finding ways to thrive.

Story by Mary Schmidt
January/February 2020 issue

Is It a Tortoise or a Turtle?

They do look alike and share some traits. How can we tell them apart?

April 2019 issue

Wait Before 'Rescuing' Wildlife

Many "rescues" are unnecessary and can even be detrimental to the animal.

December 2018 issue

Ball Moss Lives in Trees but Doesn’t Harm Them

The flowering plant is often seen on dead branches.

Story by Eva Frederick
November 2018 issue

Texas Blind Snakes Live Fascinating Lives Underground

They are harmless to humans but a threat to ants and termites.

Story by Eva Frederick
November 2018 issue

Small-Town Goldthwaite Comes Alive With the Opening of Deer Season

Central Texas town's stores, restaurants and hotels benefit from hunting season.

Story by Whitney Bishop
August/September 2017 issue

Birding the Corners of Texas

Texas’ eight border-turns offer habitat diversity and birds galore.

Story by Russell Roe
August/September 2017 issue

Snout Butterfly Swarms Can Darken South Texas Skies

Butterflies with long noses undertake remarkable migrations.

Story by Ben Hutchins
August/September 2015 issue

The Top 10 Bird Songs in Texas

My ears love the sounds of birds; here are some of my favorites.

Story by Cliff Shackelford
July 2015 issue

Prairie Clovers Come in All Shapes and Sizes

The plants are good indicators of healthy prairie.

Story by Jason Singhurst
June 2015 issue

Death of the Sea Wolf: Texas Once Had Seals

The now-extinct Caribbean monk seal used to visit the Texas coast.

Story by Russell Roe
May 2015 issue

The 12 Most Beautiful Birds in Texas

There are plenty of lovely avian contenders for the list.

Story by Cliff Shackelford
January/February 2015 issue

Wolf Snail: Killer on the Prowl

The cannibalistic wolf snail lives up to its name.

Story and photos by Ben Hutchins
August/September 2014 issue

12 Birds Every Texan Should Know

Here's short starter list for those who long to put a name with a beak.

Story by Cliff Shackelford
June 2014 issue

Texas Scorpions: Fearsome, Fascinating, Fluorescent

Taking the sting out of Texas’ much-maligned scorpions.

Story by Dale Weisman