Animals

Authorities shut down a major illegal cockfighting operation in Texas, rescuing 67 roosters and arresting 21 people amid growing concerns about organized crime and animal cruelty.

Texas has some mighty big critters roaming, flying and swimming around in it. Crawling too, as well as slithering. One of the most deadly giants, a monster rattler, fortunately, isn't real.

Calling all families in West Texas! Come to Abilene Zoo's Wild Days for daily surprises, interactive exhibits, and behind-the-scenes tours of animal care.

A surprising discovery has been found in Texas waters and has raised concerns among Texas wildlife experts, including Texas Parks and Wildlife. An East Texas professor from UT Tyler is offering expertise, as well.

There's the danger of mercury poisoning and if you were to only feed canned tuna to your cat, they wouldn't get all of the nutrients they need. This is very unhappy news for Juniper the Cat, who only has cans of tuna on her Christmas wish list.

What makes this fish so dangerous? Experts advise fishermen on what to do if they catch one.

Join the Halloween fun at Abilene Zoo this October with Boo at the Zoo – interactive animal encounters, Trick-or-Treat, and more!

When animals get loose in the Lone Star State, sometimes you just have to take the Wild West approach.

After recent developments have revealed sharks are being found with cocaine in their systems, some are worried they'll make their way to Texas.

"Santa Elena Canyon has the tallest cliffs forming this Texas canyon, but it also has something else quite unique, rock-climbing bears."