Nature
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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...
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Llano River Fish Population on the Rebound After 2018 Flooding
Anglers will be happy to hear that during a recent multi-day sampling trip on the Llano River, the...
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Massive 198-Pound Alligator Gar Caught by Anglers on the Brazos River
Two men from Cameron, Texas, caught a 7-foot-7-inch alligator gar in the Brazos River on Sunday, April 7,...
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Preserving Texas Land, Now and Forever, For Everyone to Enjoy
Did you know 95% of Texas land is privately owned? With such a small percentage being open to...
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Yellow Columbine is a NICE Addition to a Shady Hill Country Garden
Native to the southwestern U.S. (from Utah through Texas), Yellow Columbine is a flowering species that can flourish...
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Visit East Fork Wetland Project: Water, Wildlife, and Family Legacy
As I approach the East Fork Wetland Project this winter morning, a pink-orange glow from the sky begins...
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Is Barton Springs the Most Beautiful Natural Spring in Texas?
Those who live near any springs in Texas have a difficult time denying their natural beauty. They’re so...
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Texas Goes Technicolor With Mind-blowing Bluebonnet Season
When it’s springtime in Texas, you can bet that lots of pretty, colorful wildflowers will fill the hills...
