Texas, Australia and Invasive

Invasive Australian crawfish in Texas not expected to affect 2025 crawfish season
The invasive Australian Redclaw “Crayfish” — identifiable by its large size and the red patch on its claws — is currently only found in the Brownsville area.
Invasive Australian Crayfish Spotted In Texas Waters — 8,000 Miles From Home
Biologists are monitoring an Australian crayfish that surprisingly showed up in Texas, fearing it could threaten local wildlife and ecosystems. How did it get there?
‘It’s not supposed to be here’ | Invasive crayfish discovery raises red flags for Texas wildlife
The Australian redclaw crayfish, an aggressive crustacean native to northern Australia and Papua New Guinea, has been spotted in South Texas.
Clawed creature native to Australia is invading Texas waters. Why experts are worried
Locals in southern Texas reported an “interesting-looking critter” that officials found to be an invasive crayfish species that is “not supposed to be in Texas,” Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologist Archis Grubh said in a PBS segment on Feb. 9.
Invasive clawed critter from Australia has entered Texas waters. How'd they get here?
The Australian redclaw crayfish invaded Texas waters in 2022 but has become a growing concern, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Invasive Australian crayfish spotted in Texas: Is local wildlife at risk?
An Australian redclaw crayfish, a species native to Australia, was spotted by locals in the Rio Grande Valley near Brownsville, Texas.
Texas Parks and Wildlife warns against spread of bird flu after disease found in black vultures
Texas Parks and Wildlife has detected Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, across Texas and is urging ...
Texas Parks and Wildlife sparks curiosity with ‘What Is This?’ challenge
What is this? Wrong answers only,” TPWD wrote in an Instagram post, inviting humorous and wild responses before revealing the ...
This gelatinous blob is alive, washed up in Texas. Why it's a good sign.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department asked social media users to weigh in on a slimy "bryozoan" that showed up at Inks ...
KERA News2d
Are we seeing more coyotes in North Texas? Here's why that might be the case
Concern over coyote overpopulation were raised at a recent Irving City Council meeting. Texas Parks and Wildlife officials ...
Bird flu kills 22 Texas vultures, spurring warning about virus
Texas Parks and Wildlife said the most recent infected birds came from Landa Park in New Braunfels. In total, 22 vultures ...
More bird flu found in Central Texas as black vultures in New Braunfels test positive
Bird flu is spreading among Central Texas wild birds as migration brings more and more birds here for the winter.
Texas Game Wardens find cobra, green bush viper and 25 rattlesnakes in home during meth bust
During an investigation into methamphetamines at an apartment in Milam County, game wardens seized dozens of venomous snakes.
Bluebonnets in bloom along Big Bend's River Road, Texas Parks and Wildlife says
The state flower of Texas is making an early debut along Big Bend's scenic River Road, according to a post from the Texas ...