Animals

Experts believe a disease is spreading through bird feeders and bird baths.

The changes will restore protections that were taken away under former President Donald Trump. But they will take time, and wildlife advocates say many bird species already face a risk of extinction.

When the Austin Aquarium lost power during February's winter storm, temperatures inside the building dropped to the 50s. In a video posted to TikTok and viewed millions of times, a mammal keeper at the aquarium snuggles the otters to keep them calm and warm.

People who violate the law face a fine of up to $500. The law provides an exemption if declawing is medically necessary.

The state's wildlife department is trying to track the extent of a mass bat die-off caused by last week's storm and long-term migratory changes brought about by climate change.

The nonprofit Sea Turtle, Inc. says it has brought in nearly 4,500 sea turtles and counting since Sunday. Still without power, it's heating its tanks with a commercial generator donated by SpaceX.

River otters have been making a comeback in Central Texas for the past few years. But this past summer, otters were spotted where they typically haven’t…

The coronavirus pandemic has put a lot of people’s plans on hold, leaving extra room in otherwise-busy schedules. Austin resident Sophia Ding is spending…

Every night beginning in late March and into early September, nearly 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from the Congress Avenue bridge in…

By breeding and migrating earlier, some birds are adapting to climate change. But it's probably not happening fast enough for some species to survive, according to new research.