Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

The Last Word: ‘Wild DFW’ Author Amy Martin on Nocturnal Urban Wildlife in North Texas

by | Aug 6, 2024
Most North Texans have walked outside at night to spy a raccoon or possum nosing around in the dark. But you may be surprised to know how many creatures really burn the midnight oil across Dallas-Fort Worth. Alligators, bats, bobcats, the American mink, river otters, green tree frogs, and owls galore are just some of the nocturnal animals that feel right at home here.
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Cedar Hill Joins Flock of Cities With Bird City Texas Certification
by | Feb 22, 2023
Cedar Hill, roughly 17 miles south of downtown Dallas, is noted for its "outdoorable" fun. Here's a list of locations to enjoy the local birding.
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Swimming Against the Current: UNT Biologists Study the Impact of Construction on Fish
by | Sep 10, 2020
Through funding from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, UNT scientists are helping state conservation efforts by examining the velocity of four fish species with what they describe as a fish treadmill.
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Homeless
Homeless Kids, City Park, STEM Education Benefit from Philanthropy
by | Mar 28, 2018
North Texas educational institutions and nonprofits receive financial backing for their programs from foundations and businesses.
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wildlife

UTD Collaborates With Texas Parks and Wildlife to Teach Middle Schoolers

by | Feb 2, 2018
UTeach Dallas students connect bass fishing, genetics and math in creative lesson plans for kids.
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researchers
Discovery: Global Warming Link, Enlarged Aortas in Ex-NFL Players & Texas “Wild Places”
by | Nov 17, 2017
Researchers all across North Texas are making breakthroughs and discoveries every day. Here are some of their stories.
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