Texas wildlife

Picture this: a beaver in Texas, not in a dam, but trapped in a water treatment facility. It's a wild story of unexpected heroics.

When a raccoon interrupts the airwaves, you know it’s going to be a story for the ages. This one’s a doozy!

Lubbock officials are warning residents after a rise in rabies cases, urging people to avoid contact with bats and keep pets vaccinated.

Mark your calendars, because the hunting dates just got a shake-up, especially for quail lovers.

Texas researchers warn that kissing bugs may transmit a deadly parasite causing Chagas disease, which can trigger severe heart problems if untreated.

Tarantulas will soon be coming out of hiding across Texas, and you should probably leave them alone.

As you hit the trails this summer, remember: the Lone Star State is home to some slippery, slithery neighbors.

A massive bee swarm outside a Houston stadium stung Astros fans after a game, prompting expert removal and safety alerts.

Meet Vicki, the sloth bear with a personality as big as her appetite for insects. She's just arrived to steal the show at the Abilene Zoo.

A recent copperhead bite to a child in Lorena, Texas, highlights the low fatality rate of snake bites in Texas, urging caution and how to protect yourself as snake activity peaks.