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Texas Hill Country Wildlife [QUIZ]

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The Texas Hill Country is widely known for its breathtaking, scenic views. Those views are even more magnificent when given the opportunity to enjoy the wildlife that makes the region their home. From the rivers to the trees, there is no shortage of opportunities to enjoy watching the amazing animals in our area. How many can you identify?

The Hill Country is the only place these are found in the wild in Texas.
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This critter is hard to spot, shy, and is almost completely nocternal and are happiest in rocky habitats like the Hill Country. They are expert climbers and can navigate near vertical cliffs.
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During hot days these furry mammals have been known to find shade under houses, which is an unwelcome discovery by homeowners.
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This animal is well known, but many people do not know that it is a native animal to the Hill Country.
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These furry creatures were once hunted for their valuable fur, as a result, they are far less common than they used to be.
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These guys are quite common across Texas. The Hill Country’s plentiful small game and rocky crevices and trees provide this quick creature a great habitat to call home.
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These members of the weasel family are excellent diggers and can create extensive dens. They can be found in many parts of Texas including small numbers within the Hill Country.
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This fuzzy creature is found in many regions in Texas and can have up to six litters a year. Oddly enough, despite the name, this is not a rabbit at all. It’s a hare (yes, there’s a difference.)
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