A historic structure at Fort Leaton in Big Bend Ranch State Park continues to serve as a critical maternity roost … More
Category: Wildlife
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
TPWD: Contagious Eye Disease Detected in Aoudad Across Three West Texas Counties
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists and game wardens are investigating an outbreak of infectious keratoconjunctivitis (IKC), commonly known … More
Borderlands Researchers Study High-Elevation Owls in Davis Mountains
Researchers with the Borderlands Research Institute are conducting a detailed study of high-elevation owl populations in the Davis Mountains, using … More
Sul Ross Students Assist Wildlife Filmmakers with West Texas Black Bear Project
Graduate students from Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University recently assisted professional wildlife filmmakers with black bear documentation … More
TPWD to conduct low-flying mule deer surveys across Trans-Pecos
Texas Parks and Wildlife is asking Trans-Pecos landowners to expect low-altitude helicopter flights over the next few weeks as biologists … More