Why a giant manta ray appeared near a Galveston fishing pier
The diamond-shaped ray surfaced near the 91st Street Fishing Pier around 1 p.m. Monday, drawing the attention of anglers…
Coyotes caught splashing through Gulf waves at Texas beach
Galveston Island State Park recently shared video of several coyotes darting in and out of the waves after…
One of the Gulf’s largest animals makes surprise appearance near Texas
Dustin Heath was on the 91st Street Fishing Pier around 1 p.m. Monday when he noticed a dark, flat…
Texas proposes new mountain lion hunting and harvest reporting rules
Texas wildlife officials are proposing new rules for mountain lion harvest reporting and monitoring statewide. Texas Parks and…
Rare Texas mammal makes surprise appearance in the Hill Country
On Monday, the Comal County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dealing with an unusual visitor: a coatimundi found near…
Feral hogs in Texas neighborhoods are becoming more common
In Mesquite, packs of feral hogs—sometimes as many as 10 at a time—have been digging up lawns and…
New deep-water jellyfish species identified in the Gulf near Texas
A newly identified moon jellyfish species, Aurelia profunda, was first spotted glowing near boat lights during a Gulf…
Two black bear cubs born in Texas—and one is named Pancakes Jr.
Pancakes Jr.’s mother, Pancakes, isn’t just any bear. She’s part of an ongoing research project led by partners at…
Rare sea turtle found on Texas beach, lifeguard steps in
A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle lies along the shoreline on Mustang Island after washing ashore in distress. Jackie…
Hidden Ice Age site found in Texas cave for the first time
With a wet suit and goggles, paleontologist John Young searches for fossils in the stream that flows through…
Texas just gave its iconic bison herd more room to roam
The park is home to the official State of Texas bison herd, a group of more than 300…
Texas alligator Boots may have found love after move to Gator Country
After drawing crowds along the coast, Boots now lives in a protected habitat in Southeast Texas. Padre Island…