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.

When a raccoon interrupts the airwaves, you know it’s going to be a story for the ages. This one’s a doozy!

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.

Opossums may look scary, but they’re gentle, helpful animals that protect Amarillo yards from ticks, rodents, and pests.

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.

This unique wildlife animal has been spotted in Thompson Park.

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.