nature

What looks like an innocent bloom could be a real troublemaker. Find out why this yellow flower demands respect in your yard.

Ants abound in Texas and true to that legendary "over the top, everything is bigger in Texas" thing, our ants are not only annoying; they can be deadly. Seriously, if you don't believe me, read this. If you find on e in your home though, don't crush it!

Louisiana's capital hides a pristine 103-acre swamp ecosystem where hundreds of wildlife species thrive just minutes from downtown and LSU.

Texans enjoying state parks and the outdoors are warned to avoid the Southern Flannel Moth caterpillar—its venomous hairs can cause intense pain and irritation.

Several major Texas cities are sinking and one, the biggest city in Texas, is not only sinking faster than any other big city in the lone star state, it's the fastest "sinker" in the entire country.

UPDATE: Elephant Butte Is SAFE.

Explore Louisiana’s best outdoor adventures! From kayaking in the Atchafalaya Basin to hiking Kisatchie, these top 20 destinations are perfect for nature lovers.

Given that the Lone Star State has the largest number of snakes than any other U.S. state, it's good to be aware while enjoying our Texas lakes.

Do you remember when you used to see numerous monarch butterflies in Texas? It seems those days are gone

Find out why black bears are making a comeback in Texas, with sightings on the rise.

At the end of August, this strange fish was caught by an angler at Lake Meredith in Sanford, Texas. Apparently, the fish was so strange and unusual to behold, that it was moved to the Lake Meredith Aquatic & Wildlife Museum so others could go and see it.

Whether you say "Awwww!" or "Ahhhh!" when you see videos of butterflies swarming around turtles, we're here to find out if this heartwarming scene is real or just something artificial intelligence cooked up.