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Urban Javelina


As Texas grows encounters with javelina are on the rise. The most practical solution is to learn to coexist with this native Texan species. To learn more about javelina, go to: https://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/land/habitats/trans_pecos/big_game/javelina/ To find your local TPWD biologist, go to: https://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/habitat-management/find-a-wildlife-biologist/ 00:00- introduction 00:28- trapping and removal is not a practical option 01:05- identify what attracts javelina 01:52- remove what attracts javelina 02:12- do not approach javelina, give them space 02:25- loud noise can deter javelinas 02:31- sprinklers can deter javelinas 02:39- fences can deter javelinas 03:07- consult a TPWD biologist and work with neighbors 03:36- native javelina often mistaken for feral pigs 03:59- differences between javelina and feral pigs 04:24- range of javelinas 04:41- only states have javelina and Texas is one 04:54- respect and coexist with javelina

Clouds Over Texas - Postcard From Texas


Fluffy, puffy giants go floating through air…time for some cloud watching! More relaxing scenes of nature: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZG8MkruQh1cONla-vveTBNRpCEkLHxT&si=AunOOA8qPaHOwlbY Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #nature #relaxing #outdoors #texas #texasoutdoors #relaxingnature #clouds #cloudwatching

Hunting invasive #Lionfish 🐟💀


POV from a Lionfish Invitational trip to remove invasive lionfish from the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf. Native to the Western Pacific, lionfish arrived in U.S. waters--likely from the exotic pet trade--and have no natural predators here. Lionfish thrive everywhere from shallow water down to 1,000 feet deep and can decimate native fish populations. The removed lionfish are measured, submitted for fin clippings (DNA samples), and frozen for later dissection and gut content analysis. Find out more about lionfish at https://tpwmagazine.com/archive/2018/jul/ed_2_gulf_lionfish/ Check out the Lionfish Invitational at https://www.lionfishinvitational.com/

TPW Trailer - Episode 17, Season 40


Episode 17, Season 40 - Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS Television Show, July 27 - August 2, 2025 - Program 3317R. Some invasive ants are driving biologists crazy, but new research into control methods is underway at the lab and in the field. Tag along on a family outing and see how springtime is the ideal season to fish for white bass in Texas rivers and streams. Learn about some of the most important natural spring sites in Texas that have been protected through unique partnerships between industry, landowners and conservation organizations. When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

Daddylonglegs #texas


Canyon Wren hanging with the Harvestmen at the cave. PSA: Beware of the Texas-sized mosquitoes too! You can hear them if you listen closely. 🎥: Mother Neff Ranger LEARN MORE: https://tpwmagazine.com/archive/2009/jan/scout3/ VISIT: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mother-neff #critters #critter #daddylonglegs #harvestmen #texasoutdoors #texasstateparks #stateparks #canyon #mosquito #youtubeshort #youtubeshort #shorts #shortsfeed