Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists and game wardens are investigating an outbreak of infectious keratoconjunctivitis (IKC), commonly known … More
Category: Wildlife
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
Wildlife Weekend Returns to Alpine with Focus on Owls
Wildlife lovers and families alike are invited to celebrate the wonders of West Texas wildlife at the annual Wildlife Weekend, … More
Program on Barbary Sheep Examines Non-Native Species in West Texas
Davis Mountains State Park will conclude its mid-January programming with The Bewildering Barbary Sheep on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 2 … More
Sul Ross International Professor Awarded Research Grant for Honey Studies
Dr. Ferhat Ozturk, a newly appointed international professor at Sul Ross State University, has been awarded a $2,000 research grant … More
Wildlife Weekend 2026 to Highlight Owls and Sky Island Ecosystems in Alpine
Alpine will once again become a hub for nature lovers, researchers, and families when Wildlife Weekend 2026 takes place January … More
Patty Manning Pollinator Garden Opens at Alpine Public Library
A new pollinator garden designed to support native species and provide hands-on learning opportunities officially opened last weekend at the … More
Borderlands Research Institute Hosting “Birding the Big Bend” Nov. 14
The Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University will host Birding the Big Bend on Friday, Nov. 14, offering … More