Nature
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Texas Hornshell Mussel Species Placed on the Endangered List
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has identified that the freshwater Texas hornshell mussel species has now been...
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Coyotes in the Texas Hill Country: Are They Dangerous to Humans?
Should humans be concerned about coyote sightings in the Texas Hill Country? What can you do to make...
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The Best Way to See the Super Blood Moon That Has Been 150 Years in the Making
January 31, a spectacular sight will fill the early morning sky as a Super Blood Moon and lunar...
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Venomous Spiders in Texas: Which Two Species to Look Out For
Texas is home to lots of spiders; only two species are considered dangerous. The black widow and the...
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How Will This Winter’s Frigid Temperatures Impact Texas Wines?
How will the colder-than-normal winter weather impact Texas’ wine industry? Will you notice fewer Texas wines on the...
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Bald Eagle Sightings in San Antonio Have Residents Excited and Hopeful
People who live near the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River on the south side...
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The Awesome Opossum: 5 Common Opossum Myths Debunked
There are lots of myths about the opossum out there, and some people even fear them. It’s time...
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Here’s Why Mountain Cedar Is Causing Allergy Woes for Texans
Allergy sufferers across the state are shaking their fists at pollen.
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Texas Sealife Center Releases Rehabilitated Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles
This latest release brings the total number of rescued sea turtles to over 400 for the Texas Sealife...
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Come See What All the Fuss Is About at Sea Turtle, Inc’s New Education Facility
Sea Turtle, Inc's (STI) new education facility is set to make its grand opening in February of 2018.
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Will Our Cold Winter Put the Freeze on Pesky Bugs?
Scientists are cautiously optimistic that Texas' frigid winter will help to suppress the tick populations but they don't...
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Become a Texas State Park Ambassador: Life’s #betteroutside
Applications are being accepted until February 1, 2018, for the chance to become a Texas State Park Ambassador...
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Video Shows Group of Wild Hogs Running Around Abilene
Cars came to a halt when a pack of pigs crossed the road in Abilene.
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River Otters: These Elusive (and Cute) Creatures Could Be on the Move in Texas
In the past decade, there have been more and more sightings of river otters in Central Texas as...
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The Vinegaroon: Its Unique Defense Mechanism Leaves a Bad Taste in Predator’s Mouth
The vinegaroon has a very unique defense mechanism that has been known to get this arachnid out of...
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What Orange Ladybugs Really Are and Why They Are a Threat
Although most ladybugs are harmless and good for the environment, the recently introduced orange ladybug (Asian Lady Beetle)...
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The Houston Zoo is Helping Cold-Stunned Monarchs and You Can Too
Below 55 degrees Fahrenheit, the Monarchs won’t fly. And, below 40 degrees, they will lose their ability to...
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Big Bend National Park Sees Most Visitors in 2017
Big Bend National Park reported recently that they saw their biggest visitation...
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Coral Reef Off Texas Coast Seemingly Unharmed Following Harvey
Reports indicate that after Hurricane Harvey, marine biologists confirmed that the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary is...
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Frostweed Amazed Many During Last Week’s Deep Freeze
When temperatures across Texas plunged last week, photos showed up on social media of ice formations on the...
