Nature
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Fall Adventure Awaits at Hill Country State Parks
Whether Texas autumns offer crisp, cool air or a lack of reprieve from the summer heat, Texas state...
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Dallas Zoo to Close Cat Row: Oldest Exhibit Which Began in the 1930s
Saying goodbye to one of its oldest exhibits, the Dallas Zoo will be closing what is known as...
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Is That a Cat or a Fox? Nope, It’s a Texas Hill Country Ringtail
What is this cute little creature that sometimes appears on neighbors' game cameras? If you live near the...
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Starry-Eyed at South Llano River State Park
Just a couple of hours from the urban lights of San Antonio and Austin, a Night Sky Protector...
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What Is the Edwards Aquifer?
Life in the Texas Hill Country relies on the Edwards Aquifer. This geological feature has allowed for the...
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Spike the Beetle Is an Unusual but Very Popular Pet on Twitter
Spike isn't your average cuddly pet.
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Watch as 2 Hummingbird Babies Hatch From Their Tiny Eggs
A webcam caught this magical moment.
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Hummingbird Relief Project in Rockport Evolves Into Humanitarian Project
After hearing about the plight of post-Harvey hummingbirds in Rockport, the owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Kerrville...
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New Facility To Open in San Antonio to Care For Wildlife
Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation is opening a new, larger facility in San Antonio. The new facility will house...
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April the Giraffe’s Famous Baby Recently Met His Father
The most anticipated baby giraffe met his dad for the first time.
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Watch as a Group of Macaws Visit a Woman’s Home for Breakfast
These beautiful birds know where to grab a bite to eat in the morning.
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Texas’ Neighborhood Ponds are Stocked: Get Hooked on Fishing!
Texas Parks and Wildlife has stocked 16 neighborhood ponds with catfish for family fishing. In the colder months,...
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Record Pollinators During the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz
The Texas Pollinator Bioblitz records how many pollinators are spotted during the dates of September 23 and October...
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Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area: Not as Scary as Its Name Sounds
Despite its scary-sounding name, Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area actually is a fascinating place to visit to see...
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Alligator Snapping Turtle ‘Harvey’ Blocks Houston Traffic
A rare alligator snapping turtle, nicknamed Harvey, blocked Houston traffic in the early morning hours. Harvey provides a...
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Bat Flights You Must See Around the Texas Hill Country
Something ethereal happens when you witness bat flights. These occurrences happen all over the Texas Hill Country, and...
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Watch as These Two Robust Racoons Enjoy an Afternoon in the Pool
Would you take a dip in the pool with these two critters?
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Many Monarch Butterflies are Already Showing Up in North Texas This Year
Texans are noticing pre-migration monarch butterflies in their yards.
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Old Tunnel State Park Hides a Surprising Secret in its Tunnel
Though Old Tunnel State Park is the smallest of the state parks in Texas, it hides a big...
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The Armadillo: This Iconic Texas Creature Isn’t a Native Texan at All
The armadillo might not be native to Texas, but it's as enmeshed in our state's narrative as The...
