Nature
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Spring Sault | November 16, 2017
Axolotls: What Makes Them Unique & Why They’re Being Studied
We shared a video on the Texas Hill Country Facebook page regarding the axolotl. Readers took a strong...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | November 16, 2017
5 Texas Wild Turkey Facts to Share Over Thanksgiving Dinner
Texas is home to three subspecies of turkeys. These curious creatures almost disappeared due to overhunting but their...
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Athena Hessong | November 16, 2017
Edwards Plateau: A Geologic Region at the Heart of Texas
The Edwards Plateau creates a significant portion of Central Texas, and without this region, the Hill Country would...
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THC Staff | November 16, 2017
Rare, Strange-Looking Shark Found Off the Coast of Portugal
The frilled shark gives us some insight into how the world looked millions of years ago.
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Jenny Webster Jurica | November 15, 2017
Bat Experts Hope Grant Will Help Win War Against White-Nose Syndrome
Bat experts in Texas are hoping that a new grant will fund research that will aid in stopping...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | November 15, 2017
Bison or Buffalo: What’s That Wooly Animal at Caprock Canyons State Park?
Caprock Canyons State Park is known for several things, sweeping vistas, miles of hiking trails, and the bison...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | November 15, 2017
Whooping Crane Late Migration Means Hunters Need To Be Alert
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is urging hunters to be on the lookout for the...
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MarLee Berry | November 14, 2017
Underground Wonders: The Caves of the Texas Hill Country
A large collection of caves calls this region home, and every year tourists flock to see their otherworldly...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | November 13, 2017
The Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Nests in Texas and Is Extremely Endangered
The Gulf of Mexico is home to the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles. The turtles nest on Texas'...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | November 10, 2017
How This Summer’s Hurricanes Impacted Pecan Crops in Texas and Beyond
Texas' pecan crops took a hit during Hurricane Harvey and Georgia's crops suffered during Hurricane Irma. How did...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | November 10, 2017
Texas Deer Season Starts With a Bang: Experts Predict a Good Season
Deer season in Texas began last weekend. Experts at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department predict that the 2017-18...
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Athena Hessong | November 7, 2017
Cibolo Creek Ducks Found in Boerne’s River Road Park
Visit River Road Park in Boerne to see dozens of ducks. Get an up-close view of these Cibolo...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | November 7, 2017
The 2017 Monarch Migration Has Been a Difficult One
This year has proven to be a difficult year for the monarch migration The butterflies make the 3,000-mile...
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | November 6, 2017
Devils River Tempts Paddlers With New Paddle-In Campsites
In March 2017, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department signed lease agreements that allow paddle-up-only access to two new...
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | November 6, 2017
Devils River Tempts Paddlers With New Paddle-In Campsites
In March 2017, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department signed lease agreements that allow paddle-up-only access to two new...
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THC Staff | November 3, 2017
Below San Antonio Swims the Elusive ‘Satan Fish’
The Satan fish may sound scary, but researchers are hoping to gain funding to better understand this mysterious...
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Athena Hessong | November 3, 2017
Sowing Wildflower Seeds in the Texas Hill Country
Prepare for spring by sowing wildflower seeds in your Hill Country garden now. After a fall seed planting,...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | November 3, 2017
Carryover Quail Might Make For a Good Hunting Season
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is hoping that a carryover quail will bolster the 2017-18 quail hunting...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | November 2, 2017
4 Ways to Make Your Texas Backyard More Bat-Friendly
Bats visit our backyards after the sun sets. Bat Conservation International tells us how we can make our...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | October 31, 2017
Rare Palm Cockatoo Hatches at San Antonio Zoo
The San Antonio Zoo announced recently that a rare palm cockatoo has hatched at the zoo. This type...