wildlife

The black bear that made headlines in East Texas last year is still roaming the Neches River area, and wildlife officials say the young male now weighs between 100 and 200 pounds.

After several days of calls, swoops, and unexpected encounters, one East Texas homeowner is wondering why a hawk seems determined to stick around.

A rattlesnake swimming in a Texas lake? This resurfaced video is surprising plenty of East Texans.

The Texas Star Mushroom, or Devil’s Cigar, is one of the rarest fungi in the world — found only in Texas, Oklahoma, and Japan. It “hisses” when it blooms and releases a puff of spores that look like smoke.

Texans enjoying state parks and the outdoors are warned to avoid the Southern Flannel Moth caterpillar—its venomous hairs can cause intense pain and irritation.

The LDWF is asking for you to be on the lookout for this crab, and if you've seen one, to report it to the agency.

I was talking with a friend a while back about the things we were most afraid of happening to us in real life, and she told me she'd had nightmares about being bitten by a snake while sitting on the toilet. At the time, we both laughed heartily at the thought, as horrendous as it is, because although it seemed terrifying, it also seemed unlikely to happen in real life. So, when I read this story, it was shocking.

Uncover the secrets of the Devils Cigar, the Texas Star mushroom making headlines in Austin. Explore its unique biology, hissing sounds, and smoke like spores.

5 Must-Know Safety Tips for Pet Owners in Wildlife-Prone Areas Like El Paso

Explore how Louisiana's 2024-25 deer season could shape up, with insights on weather, habitat, and challenges like CWD and feral hogs.