At sunset tonight, a few thousand Mexican long-nosed bats will fly from a cave high in the Chisos Mountains. They’ll disperse to feast on agave nectar — pollinating the iconic plants in the process. These “agave bats” are deeply imperiled by human impact but for now, they’re holding their own.

In paintings and comics, Alpine artist Chris Ruggia has captured West Texas wildlife with care, curiosity and whimsy for two decades. Now, he has a new book inspired by the return of black bears to the Big Bend region.

With the return of black bears to West Texas, researchers are tracking their movements and studying their habits. And with careful science, they're hoping the bears can once again flourish in the region.

New research on mountain lions in the Davis Mountains offers a rare glimpse into the secretive lives of these "ghost cats."

Agave-roasting was a mainstay of life in prehistoric West Texas. And new research suggests the practice was as much about celebration as it was sustenance.

These ovens, where ancient people slow-roasted succulents like agaves, are rewriting the region's deep history.

The Colima warbler isn’t flashy — it’s mostly gray, with a yellow patch on its rear. And the Big Bend has long been known as the warbler’s only U.S. abode.

Across three decades, the local nursery has acquired a unique intimacy with the Trans-Pecos flora.

Archeologists have identified numerous “shrine caves,” ancient pilgrimage places, where ceremonies were conducted and offerings made.

In the deep past, proto-crocodilians dominated the planet. And now, a West Texas fossil find has added a new species to the roster of these remarkable creatures.