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Why the Lionfish Is the Feral Hog of the Sea
Meet the Gulf's beautiful invader.
By Rose Cahalan
How to Get Lost at the Galleria
Getting lost at the Galleria, for the very first time.
Hunting for Texas’s Prettiest Purple Mushroom
The wood blewit has a lovely lavender hue and, oddly enough, is said to smell like frozen orange juice. It also tastes great in a breakfast taco.
Beware the Handstand of the Spotted Skunk
When provoked, it springs off its hind legs like a tiny Simone Biles.
The Total Solar Eclipse Over Texas, in Photos
Cloudy skies couldn’t keep folks in Kerrville from celebrating the astronomical marvel in style.
By Meher Yeda
Undiscovered Insects Lurk in Plain Sight Across Texas. Meet the Newest: The Houston Tiger Beetle.
The jewel-toned bug may have been found just in time to save it, said Rice University biologist Scott Egan.
By Asher Elbein
Teacup Javelinas Are Texas’s Adorable (and Feisty) New Pet Trend
Move over, teacup pigs—there’s a new teensy squealer on the market.
How Does a Small Texas Town Prepare for a Solar Eclipse? Porta-Potties.
Allyson Cliett, Hillsboro's eclipse coordinator, has spent fourteen months getting ready for 4 minutes and 23 seconds of darkness.
By Robyn Ross
Great White Sharks Would Like the Gulf of Mexico Back, Please
With a massive great white shark’s recent record-setting trip to South Padre Island, an overfished (and fear-inducing) species is reclaiming its historic range.
How to Attract the Charming Hummingbird Moth to Your Yard
Hint: Leave those leaves alone!
By Rose Cahalan
Why Natural Springs Are the State’s New Hot Spots Again
There are more places than ever to enjoy the naturally warm springs of Texas.
By Russell Gold
How Some of Texas’s Most Terrifying Species Are Inspiring Engineers
Fire ants and carnivorous plants are among the tenacious flora and fauna researchers are looking to for inspiration.
By Tom Foster
From Here You Can Take In the Splendor of West Texas
A rustic bench in Davis Mountains State Park beckons hikers to sit for a spell.
Tired of Crowds at Texas State Parks? Try an LCRA Park.
Stroll through a sea of bluebonnets at Muleshoe Bend, stargaze from a luxurious safari tent at Shaffer Bend, or kayak in Matagorda Bay.
By Pam LeBlanc