All Wildlife & Conservation Articles
John Kaye Is Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley's Hawk Watcher
Volunteer leads the Hawk Watch community science project at the South Texas state park.
The Flies of Texas
Our thousands of fly species pollinate plants, mimic other bugs, help solve crimes.
Trained and Ready: The 2023 Game Warden Class
Trainees prepare to become law enforcement officers.
Meet the Critters of Texas State Parks
Our public lands are where the wild things are.
Seminole Canyon Pictographs Reveal Clues to an Ancient Culture
Experts call the rock imagery "the oldest library in North America."
Wildlife and Humans are Feeling the Heat of Texas Wildfires
Drought, wildfires and heat waves pose challenges for a rare bird and toad.
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
Artists Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Texas State Parks
With paint and canvas, 30 artists create works to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Texas parks.
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens to Undergo Renovation
Schoolchildren marvel at the schools of fish in the indoor and outdoor aquariums.
Texas Oyster Season Opens With Multiple Bay Closures
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission voted to permanently close three bays to oyster harvesting.
Texas Oyster Season Opens With Multiple Bay Closures
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission voted to permanently close three bays to oyster harvesting.
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center Wins Land Steward Award
The center is cleaning river water and providing wildlife habitat in a watery Wonderland.
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
Nonprofit City Kids Adventures Takes Students Outside
Founders Leticia and Leon McNeil see the outdoors as a classroom — and a source of hope.
Roadrunner License Plate Debuts
Greater roadrunner license plate will help support and expand wildlife viewing programs.
New Paddling Trail Launches at Toledo Bend
The looping route explores bay and bayou on the East Texas lake.
Unraveling the Mysteries of American Eels
Scientists work to discover the little-known life cycle of eels in Texas.
Suckermouth Catfish: Armored and Dangerous
Dumped from home aquariums, these fish are unwelcome 'guests' who never leave.
Winter Storm Uri: Snow-Mageddon One Year Later
The storm had significant impacts on wildlife, plants and the state’s natural ecosystems.
