News
Should Texas hunters and trappers be required to report mountain lion harvest?
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (1218+ words) Mountain lion populations exist in the Trans-Pecos and South Texas regions, but Texas does not have an official population estimate for the species. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission's consideration of'mandatory harvest reporting for mountain lion hunters and trappers this…...
This is 'the worst thing you can do' to baby animals, Texas officials say
3+ week, 3+ day ago (356+ words) Houston Chronicle As warmer weather prompts Texans to spend more time outside, well-meaning people try to help baby animals they mistake for being abandoned, but state parks officials are urging concerned citizens to leave young wildlife alone "People want to…...
Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do
3+ week, 4+ day ago (822+ words) For four years, a mallard has nested behind a bush near the front door of Caitlin Deal's home in a Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb, offering an up-close glimpse of nature for her young son and lessons for how people can coexist…...
Texas quail hunting season forecast strong ahead of November opener
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (1133+ words) Blue quail numbers saw a significant increase in the Edwards Plateau and High Plains regions of Texas, accoring to TPWD's annual roadside survey. Texas" quail hunting season opens Saturday" a change from recent years, when the opener typically fell in…...
Tesoro, a jaguar who spent a decade at the Houston Zoo, dies at 11 years old
11+ mon, 1+ hour ago (360+ words) Tesoro, the Houston Zoo's jaguar, walks around his habitat in the'Pantanal exhibit at the zoo Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 in Houston.' Tesoro, an 11-year-old jaguar at the Houston Zoo, Friday has died after complications from a leg injury, according to the zoo....
6 things Texas is doing to restore its vital oyster reefs on the coast
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (859+ words) Mc Kenna Reinsch, a master's student, looks at specimens that were found with oysters, under a microscope at Texas A&M University's Harte Research Institute in Corpus Christi on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. For decades, Texas oysters'have remained popular offerings in restaurants…...
Moody Gardens removes macaws from Pyramid exhibit amid bird flu threat
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (211+ words) Moody Gardens in Galveston is taking steps to protect its animal population following the recent announcement of avian influenza found in several Galveston County birds. Macaws have been removed from perched areas and will not be on exhibit in the…...