Oct. 4 is World Animal Day, so we want to introduce you to the official animals of Texas. ... These nocturnal creatures play a vital role in pest control, consuming large amounts of insects, ...

In Texas, you can spot a wealth of insects and arachnids, but don’t worry—most are harmless. However, we have a list of those that can be fatal.

U.S. officials moved to protect the monarch butterfly species last week by labeling the iconic orange-and-black insect a “threatened” species, and already one Texas official is making an undue ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture banned Mexican cattle imports after a screwworm was found on a cow near the Mexican-Guatemala border. That discovery has led Texas officials to warn the public ...

A concurrent resolution filed in the Texas House of Representatives could soon designate the tomahawk ribeye as the official steak of Texas — but there’s a bit of beef between the House and S… ...

Though it’s only April, don’t be surprised if you have already seen a wasp or two. Are you starting to notice large reddish-brown insects with wings? This is most likely the Paper Wasp, a ...

Texas wildlife officials are on the lookout for a flesh-devouring fly larvae known as the “Man-eater” after cases of the sickening vermin were recorded in Mexico.

Texas officials are warning people to look out for signs of the New World Screwworm, ... "Although USDA eradicated NWS from the United States in 1966 using sterile insect technique, ...

Peppa Pig is coming to the Abilene Zoo on June 28, 2025, with a fun breakfast and live shows, bringing joy to families and ...

Since 2014, the destructive invasive insect has been detected in at least 17 states. ... If you come across this stunning insect in Texas, it's totally OK to squash it. In fact, ...