Nature
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Where Can You See the Best Fall Foliage in the State of Texas?
In the fall, every leaf that can possibly change color makes Texas look like a beautiful tapestry at...
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Black Coyote Captured on Camera in the Texas Hill Country
A rare black coyote was spotted in rural-Austin this past week, captured on camera following a three-month search....
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A Raccoon Rode In On a Javelina – And That’s No Joke!
In late September, Under The Texas Sky posted something to its Facebook page that, seemingly, could only happen...
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Squirrel Reportedly Tugs on Woman’s Pants to Get Help
A Virginia police department recently shared details of a woman who rescued a squirrel and its injured offspring...
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3 Plants to Attract Dragonflies for Mosquito Population Control
If we leave it be, nature has its own ways of dealing with things in its own course....
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The Only Underground Waterfall in Texas is Found in This Cave
Those who love spelunking will love Cascade Caverns, located in Boerne, in the Texas Hill Country. It’s not...
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Whitetail Deer Having Red-Letter Year in the Lone Star State
Due to a record amount of rainfall earlier in the year, Texas has become a haven for ground-nesting...
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Rockport-Fulton HummerBird Celebration Returns This September
Tickets are on sale now for Rockport-Fulton’s 31st Annual HummerBird Celebration September 19 - 22. Because tickets to...
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Are Yellow Spotted Salamanders Dangerous to the Touch?
Yellow spotted salamanders can be found throughout North America, including Texas. They’re among some of the largest you...
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Myths and Facts About Ladybugs that Might Surprise You
There are 5,000 species of ladybugs found in the world, some of which can be seen in Texas....
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What Not To Do When Helping a Turtle Cross the Road
There are a few key things to keep in mind when you're working to help a turtle cross...
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Move Over Georgia, Texas is the King of the Peach!
How do you know when it's summer in Texas? Easy! Sunshine, increased positive moods, and peaches galore! You...
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Stories of Touching the Texas Asp and Treating the Excruciating Pain
Touching the Texas Asp may seem tempting, but the spines within their hair-covered body can produce a painful...
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Can the Woolly Bear Caterpillar Predict Winter Weather?
The woolly bear caterpillar is black on both ends with a rust-colored middle and is completely fuzzy. It’s...
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Texas Brown Tarantula Mating Season Happens in 5, 4, 3…
Mating season for the Texas brown tarantula will soon be here in Texas. Although some people have a...
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Video: Snakes Slithering Around Enchanted Rock by the Dozens
Although hikers, campers, and the like so very rarely see snakes at places like Enchanted Rock State Natural...
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Get Up Close and Personal with Crocodiles and Giant Tortoises
For those looking to enrich their child’s life with a wildlife experience, there's a unique Texas park designed...
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Rare Cobra-like Snake Sighting at Brazos Bend State Park
Despite the recent high level of rains that have hit the area, creatures at the Brazos Bend State...
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Video: See a Baby Giraffe Birth in the Texas Hill Country
Y.O. Ranch Headquarters, located in Mountain Home, Texas, recently welcomed a baby giraffe to its family. The calf...
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Dune Surfing and So Much More at Monahans Sandhills State Park
Surfing a dune at Monahans Sandhills State Park is incomparable in terms of fun, and the park holds...
