Nature
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Parks in Texas Receive Grant to Become Better Pollinator Gardens
An increase in pollinator gardens will help monarch butterflies flourish.
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‘Catfish Hunter’? Nope: Just an Average Day on Hubbard Creek Lake
A Texas fisherman recently landed a massive blue catfish out of a North Texas lake near Abilene, ultimately...
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The Eastern Red Bat: Texas’ Year-Round Bat Resident
Texas is home to 33 different species of bats. Of these 33, the Eastern red bat is one...
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Texas Making Effort to Restore Bighorn Sheep to Home Range
Eighty-two bighorn sheep were recently translocated to Black Gap Wildlife Management Area in an effort to restore them...
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Canyon Lake Gorge: A Hidden Secret in the Texas Hill Country
It's hard to imagine Canyon Lake Gorge didn't exist before 2002. Discover this hidden secret in the Texas...
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Bird-Watchers Delight: Rare Hummingbird Makes Appearance in Texas
A Green-breasted Mango hummingbird has been spotted at McAllen's Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center and bird lovers from...
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Blue Tongue Disease Taking Toll on Kentucky Deer: Could Texas Be Next?
Blue tongue disease is impacting deer in Kentucky. The almost-always fatal disease is transmitted by the midge fly....
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Volunteers Help Save Hundreds of Downed Pelicans from Highway
Volunteers sprang into action last week, as the approaching cold front blew hundreds of brown pelicans down onto...
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A Snow-Covered Texas: Scenes From Last Week’s Beautiful Snowfall
As last week's snow fell over Texas, many readers saw it as a wonderful photo opportunity! Here are...
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5 Fascinating Facts About Texas’ Red and Gray Fox
Texas is home to several species of fox, with the gray and red being the most common. One...
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Portuguese Man O’ Wars Putting the Sting on South Padre Island
There have recently been many reports of stings by Portuguese man o' wars on South Padre Island. The...
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5 Excellent Spots for Winter Bird Watching in Texas
Texas is a wonderful place to bird watch any time of the year, but winter brings many migratory...
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Cute Baby Sloth Born at the Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo
Cast your vote for the baby's name.
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Artificial Reef Program in Gulf Repurpose Structures and Helps Wildlife
The Artificial Reef Program in the Gulf of Mexico repurposes old ships, oil rigs and highway materials as...
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Rare Ocelot Spotted on Camera at South Texas Wildlife Refuge
A rare ocelot was recently spotted on a game camera at the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. This...
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Texas Oyster Populations Have Reached a Low Point
Those who like to harvest oysters may be disappointed this year.
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The Stars at Night Are Bigger and Brighter at Big Bend Ranch State Park
Big Bend Ranch State Park has just been awarded the title of International Dark Sky Park. The park...
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When the Weather Turns Brisk, Check Out These Hill Country Day Hikes
You don't have to plan a multi-day camping trip if you want to go on a hike. Instead,...
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Mountain Cedar in the Hill Country: Native Nuisance or Foreign Fiend?
Mountain cedar appears throughout the Hill Country, causing cedar fever each year. Is this tree a native nuisance...
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What is the Central Mineral Region in the Texas Hill Country?
The Central Mineral Region of the state is where people searched for gold and other precious materials. Find...
