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It is often confused with the Northern water snake, which is why knowing the difference between the two is crucial when spending time at Texas lakes, where most snakes are found. Small mammals, birds, ...

We think of lawns as an iconic American institution. But our carefully manicured green lawns have their roots in European ...

When looking at different types of shorebirds, one of the first things that may strike you is how different each of their ...

Fort Worth, which has become another egret hotspot, recommends trimming trees before nesting season begins. It says thin tree canopies of 70% cover or less are less attractive nesting sites. In the ...

Among these flying birds, also known as pterosaurs, which one was the most dangerous? According to pteros.com, Hatzegopteryx ...

A tropical water bird called an anhinga, not seen in Colorado for 20 years, has recently been spotted hanging around a ...

Read more The legal battle over the conservation status of the golden-cheeked warbler marches on, with the Texas General Land Office and the Texas Public Policy Foundation urging the U.S. Department ...

With dedication and ingenuity, a recovery team has been helping the endangered shorebirds overcome old and emerging threats ...

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Palmetto State Park in Gonzales, Texas is calling your name, friend. Located just an hour east of San Antonio and nestled ...

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