texas wildlife

Prairie dogs in Amarillo live in big tunnel networks near the Southwest Library at John Stiff Park.

Texas is launching an airborne mission to fight rabies by dropping nearly 700,000 vaccine baits across West Texas. The $2 million project targets wild foxes and coyotes to stop the spread of a New Mexico variant.

As birds flock to our region, a serious health threat is taking shape. Let’s break down what you need to keep your loved ones safe.

Picture this: a beaver in Texas, not in a dam, but trapped in a water treatment facility. It's a wild story of unexpected heroics.

Think you know everything about hunting in Texas? You might be surprised by what common myths could be holding you back.

With the archery season just around the corner, it's time to bust some myths and get the facts straight for Texas hunters.

South Texas wildlife doesn’t disappoint. A viral game cam photo shows a raccoon hitching a ride on a javelina like it’s straight out of a Disney movie.

Texas researchers warn that kissing bugs may transmit a deadly parasite causing Chagas disease, which can trigger severe heart problems if untreated.

A recent copperhead bite to a child in Lorena, Texas, highlights the low fatality rate of snake bites in Texas, urging caution and how to protect yourself as snake activity peaks.

A freaky fish with cannibal tendencies is lurking off the Texas coast. The sargassum frogfish is small, fast, and shockingly deadly.

In Texas, pride runs deep—it's not just a state, it’s a way of life. Let’s take a closer look.

Jellyfish and others like it are commonly found along Texas coastlines. Here's how to avoid them and how to treat stings if you accidentally step on one.