A graduate student with the Borderlands Research Institute participated in California’s inaugural Bird Atlas Big Weekend, helping collect data on … More
Category: Wildlife
Trans-Pecos Wildlife Conference set for Aug. 5-7 at Sul Ross State University
Wildlife researchers, land managers and conservation advocates will gather at Sul Ross State University in August for the 2026 Trans-Pecos … More
Deputy spots bear in Sanderson day after Fourth of July celebrations
A Terrell County sheriff’s deputy encountered an unexpected visitor while on patrol the morning after Fourth of July celebrations. Terrell … More
Trump touts ‘huge win’ for anglers as NOAA approves state-led red snapper permits
President Donald J. Trump on Friday claimed a “huge win” for fishermen in the Southeast, announcing that federal regulators had … More
Bat survey at Fort Leaton documents four species, 48 bats captured in spring study
A historic structure at Fort Leaton in Big Bend Ranch State Park continues to serve as a critical maternity roost … More
Borderlands Research Institute Professor Maureen Frank named 2026 Educator of the Year
Borderlands Research Institute announced that Dr. Maureen G. Frank has been named the 2026 Educator of the Year by the … More
West Texas Wingwatch set for April 18-19 in Marathon
Bird enthusiasts will gather in Marathon later this month for West Texas Wingwatch, a weekend event highlighting spring migration across … More
Study Tracks Black Bear Movement Along Texas-Mexico Border Amid Expanding Infrastructure
Researchers in West Texas are studying how border infrastructure may affect black bear movement, as populations continue to expand across … More
Texas Parks and Wildlife seeks wildlife biologist for Brewster County role
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is accepting applications for a Natural Resources Specialist position focused on wildlife biology in Brewster … More
Sul Ross Borderlands Research Institute Announces Funded PhD Opportunity Studying Northern Pintail Movements
The Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University is seeking applicants for a fully funded doctoral research position focused … More