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After several days of calls, swoops, and unexpected encounters, one East Texas homeowner is wondering why a hawk seems determined to stick around.

Catching a glimpse of a fawn can feel magical, yet it’s a reminder of the wild's hidden rhythms. Let’s remember to respect those boundaries.

A rattlesnake swimming in a Texas lake? This resurfaced video is surprising plenty of East Texans.

Caldwell Zoo in Tyler offers a unique wildlife experience with large habitats, interactive animal encounters, and new exhibits like Amazon River’s Edge.

If you love watching birds but hate when squirrels take over your feeder, try this easy Texas-approved trick: sprinkle coffee grounds around the base. It’s safe, natural, and even helps your plants grow.

Texas Great Dane Foxtrot is proving turkey legs are a one-bite snack. Now she’s in the Hambone Award finals. Vote for her by Aug. 12.

Rare wild cat in Central Texas? Unseen for years, possible sightings ignite excitement.

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.

Another kangaroo went missing in Texas, but luckily, this one was found and reunited with its owner. Texas has the most pet kangaroos out of any state in the country due to the legality of owning exotic pets in Texas and the climate and landscape similar to Australia.

Texas has the creepiest, weirdest, most disgusting insects ever. Fortunately, the most disgusting one is more of a danger to spiders than us.

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.