This week, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) achieved a significant milestone in wildlife conservation by reintroducing desert bighorn … More
Category: Wildlife
Presidio County Welcomes New Sanctuary for Rare Chihuahuan Desert Plants
In a significant step towards conservation, the Chihuahuan Desert Preserve Association (CDPA) unveiled the Blake Williams Desert Research Field Station … More
Don’t Move Firewood, Prevent the Spread of Invasive Pests and Diseases
As the cooler fall weather beckons Texans outdoors for hunting and camping, a critical environmental concern arises— the spread of … More
New Mountain Lion Regulations to Affect Big Bend Region and West Texas
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has adopted new regulations impacting mountain lions, the first changes in over 50 years, … More
Black Bear Spotted in Alpine Near South 11th Street
The Alpine Police Department reported a sighting of a black bear in the vicinity of South 11th Street on July … More
BRI Specialists Present Research at 30th Biennial Pronghorn Workshop
Dr. Justin French and Mike Janis from the Borderlands Research Institute recently participated in the 30th Biennial Pronghorn Workshop, a … More
Aoudad Impact in Trans Pecos Highlighted by Borderlands Research Institute
Justin French with the Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) has shared insights into the impact of aoudad on the Trans Pecos … More
Former Sul Ross State Professor Publishes Landmark Study on Rediscovered Burmese Roofed Turtle
Dr. Steven G. Platt, a former professor of Biology at Sul Ross State University, has published an extensive study on … More
John B. Poindexter Honored as 2024 West Texas Conservationist of the Year
The Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University celebrated John B. Poindexter as the 2024 West Texas Conservationist … More
TPWD Invites Public Feedback on New Mountain Lion Management Proposals in Texas
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has introduced groundbreaking proposals to manage the state’s mountain lion population, marking a … More