All Wildlife & Conservation Articles

March 2024 issue

Vinegaroons Sport Whip-Like Tails and Spray Acid

These weird and wonderful arachnids live in West Texas.

Story by Bill Rhodes
March 2024 issue

O.H. Ivie Lake Is on a Record Run for Big Bass

This Texas lake filled the ShareLunker books since 2021.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
January/February 2024 issue

When Were the Last Jaguars Seen in Texas?

On the historical trail of Texas’ biggest native cat.

Story by Scott Dubois
January/February 2024 issue

Tiny San Marcos River Fish Is Declared Extinct

The gambusia, found in the upper reaches of the San Marcos River, was declared extinct in October.

Story by Bob Edwards
January/February 2024 issue

Javelinas Keep It All in the Family

The pig-like mammals travel in groups as they hunt for food.

Story by Bill Rhodes
January/February 2024 issue

Try These Phone Apps to Enhance Your Knowledge of Nature

Turn your phone into a botany expert, star chart, bird identifier or nature trail guide.

Story by Ariel Slick
January/February 2024 issue

Whooping Crane Population Staying Above 500

The large birds migrate 2,500 miles from Canada to Texas' Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
January/February 2024 issue

Ask a Grackle: Where Do Kids Even Hang Out Anymore?

Have you checked the H-E-B parking lot?

Story by The Grackle
October 2023 issue

Mystery Solved: Big Bend Species Is a New Spider Family

Unique molecular and anatomical characteristics distinguish the species.

October 2023 issue

Meet the Game Warden Who Writes Children’s Books

Law enforcement officer aims to educate kids about conservation.

By Jen Shugert
August/September 2023 issue

Rarely Seen Cuckoo Spotted in Birding Competition

Birder causes a stir with sighting in Galveston.

Story by Kristen Tibbetts
August/September 2023 issue

Birds Everywhere: Audubon Marks 100 Years of Coastal Bird Conservation in Texas

Conservation group started by protecting nesting islands along coast.

Story by Lisa Gonzalez and Larry McKinney
August/September 2023 issue

Is It a Bighorn or an Aoudad?

The two species share many similarities.

August/September 2023 issue

John Kaye Is Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley's Hawk Watcher

Volunteer leads the Hawk Watch community science project at the South Texas state park.

By Jake Herrie
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
November 2022 issue

John Bunker Sands Wetland Center Wins Land Steward Award

The center is cleaning river water and providing wildlife habitat in a watery Wonderland.

Story by Paula Levihn-Coon
November 2022 issue

Hit The Road For A Toad: A Herper's Big Year

Naturalist Romey Swanson embarks on a yearlong quest to see Texas’ reptiles and amphibians

Story and photos by Romey Swanson
November 2022 issue

Nonprofit City Kids Adventures Takes Students Outside

Founders Leticia and Leon McNeil see the outdoors as a classroom — and a source of hope.

Story by Melissa Gaskill