Nature
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A Sticky Situation: When Your Dog Tangles With a Porcupine
Porcupines are native to Texas and many dogs get "quilled." What should you do if your dog comes...
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Best Times to View the Solar Eclipse in the Texas Hill Country
If skies are clear on Monday, August 21, 2017, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in the...
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The Wayward Nature of the Sometimes Islands in Lake Travis
The Sometimes Islands in Lake Travis don't always exist, but when they do appear, make it a point...
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What to Expect for the 2017 Solar Eclipse in Texas
There is a ton of hype surrounding the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017.
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What To Do if You See an Alligator Near Your Home
As the population of Texas grows, more people are seeing alligators in their neighborhoods, sometimes in very urban...
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What Does the ‘Dead Zone’ in the Gulf of Mexico Mean for Texas?
There is a "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico that is as big as New Jersey. How...
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Summer Haunt: Bats at Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area
Nightly, bats take flight at Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area. For information on how you can see the...
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Painted Rocks Are Rocking the Boat in Texas State Parks
Texas Parks and Wildlife is urging people to stop leaving well-intended painted rocks in state parks. They can...
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10 Facts About Turkey Vultures That Might Surprise (and Totally Disgust) You
Turkey vultures are interesting and often misunderstood creatures. Yes, they have some disgusting habits, but they are an...
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Do You Know What the Actual Temperature of Barton Springs Pool Is?
It doesn't stay a steady 68 degrees, but it's still pretty cold.
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Summer’s Best Swimming Holes [QUIZ]
Take a tour of our best summer swimming holes with this awesome quiz. Then when you’re done, get...
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What Happens to Your Used Oyster Shells?
An organization in Galveston is hard at work implementing a program taking used oyster shells from...
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2017 Swift Fest in Downtown Jonestown
The historic Swift Fest is happening in downtown Jonestown on Saturday, August 19, 2017.
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Ticks in the Texas Hill Country: How to Protect Yourself and Your Pets
Ticks cause many problems beyond just nuisances. Bites from ticks can cause many illnesses, some of which can...
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Did You Know You Can Spot Flying Squirrels in the Wild in Texas?
If you live in Texas, then you can believe your eyes if you think you see flying squirrels...
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Invasive Species in the Hill Country
Including the Zebra Mussel, invasive species wreak havoc on native water ecosystems. These species are problematic because of...
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Protect Your Backyard From Ticks With These Basic Tips
Ticks carry a plethora of nasty diseases.
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Eden Animal Sanctuary Offers a Soft Place to Land for Tortoises and Turtles
Eden Animal Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes turtles and tortoises in need. There, they're given appropriate food, habitats,...
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Watch Who This Tree Attracts Throughout a Calendar Year
In this recently uploaded video, viewers can see an amazing variety of creatures who visit this one tree.
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Rescuing Fawns: The Best Action Might Be No Action at All
The summer months are upon us, and as people flock to the great outdoors, the likelihood of a...
