Asher Elbein

Asher Elbein is a freelance writer from Texas who specializes in writing about the wild, old and dead. His work can be found at asherelbein.com, or on social media at @asherelbein.bsky.social.

Asher Elbein

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A Guide to Exploring the Cosmos in Texas

Texas Alligators Aren’t as Mean as You Think

Introducing the Wooly Devil, Texas’ Newest Wildflower

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Take Me Back to AstroWorld

2025 Texas Wildflowers Forecast: Year of the Late Bloomers

Are Grackles in Trouble in Texas?

A Texan’s Guide to Butterfly Season

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Texans’ Love of the Outdoors Has Blossomed During the Pandemic

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