Less humans out means more animals showing their faces Residents of one Texas town have been reporting sightings of coyotes recently. Coyotes are found in every state in the continental U.S. and are not uncommon to be spotted around places where humans live and work....
The ones you need to look out for Warmer weather is on its way in Texas and many other southern states. With warmer weather comes more active wildlife, including snakes. Texas is home to numerous species of snakes, some venomous, some not. Snakes can be found almost...
The activity is gaining popularity A large Texas ranch is coming up for sale for an asking price of $26 million. The ranch is home to one of the world’s largest bat caves and would include that cave in the sale of the land. According to the Texas Nature...
State-led vaccine drop helping combat the disease Another rabid animal was found in Texas recently. The animal this time was a skunk and it was tested positive for the rabies virus after coming into contact with a resident’s dog. The dog is now required to be...
Why you will see more of them around Coyote mating season has begun in Texas. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, coyote mating season typically begins around mid-January and ends during the first part of March. During these months, coyotes can...
Copperheads often strike without warning A two-year-old girl was bitten by a copperhead snake at her daycare recently and was rushed to a nearby children’s hospital. The child was cared for and was able to survive the bite. Copperheads are extremely venomous and...
Texas participates each January in distributing baits Each January, Texas participates in distributing rabies vaccines. The vaccines come in the form of bait packets that can be orally taken by wildlife and help to vaccinate them against the disease. The bait...
Annual bird survey tracks numbers Each year, a group of people gathers to participate in the annual winter bird count in which they help track bird species, their numbers and where they dwell. This is a crucial task as the Audubon Society states that about two-thirds...
One local man was bitten in the foot Coyotes are usually rarely seen in the daytime or even near places where humans live. However, there has been an increase in sightings all over the United States. Things like urbanization contribute to the coyotes moving closer and...
The animals are taking on humans and reptiles In the state of Texas, there are plenty of animals that are considered “predatory.” Squirrels are usually not on that list. However, for one Texas neighborhood, a squirrel has taken over and become aggressive....
