Theme: Natural Texas “Invasive Species” What are invasive species? An invasive species is an organism that is not native to a biome (ecosystem) and is detrimental to that biome. Invasive species can hurt the environment, economy, and health. Species that grow fast and spread quickly and might be harmful are called “invasive.” When a species…
Theme: Natural Texas “Hill, Robert T.” Robert T. Hill Middle School has been a school in east Dallas I have passed on many occasion since I was little. I have finally discovered who Robert T. Hill is and what he accomplished. Hill was born in 1858 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was orphaned during the Civil…
Theme: Natural Texas “Geckos” –Gecko on glass Geckos are small lizards belonging to the infraorder Gekkota, found in warm climates throughout the world. They range from 1.6 to 60 centimeters (0.64 to 24 inches). Most geckos cannot blink, but they often lick their eyes to keep them clean and moist. They have a fixed lens…
Theme: Natural Texas “Frogs” Time ran out today due to a class I am taking online. Enjoy this corny video! Below are a couple of pictures of the Texas toad (Anaxyrus speciosus). This is the type of toad I had no trouble picking up and handling as a kid. I remember how their skin feels…
Theme: Natural Texas “Endangered Species” An endangered species is a species that is very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction. Endangered species may be at risk due to factors such as habitat loss, poaching, and invasive species. Texas’ ecoregions have a number of endangered species.…
Theme: Natural Texas “Dead Zone” The Dead Zone was a 1983 movie and the book was written by Stephen King. I am sure the movie is great since it starred Christopher Walken. However, the “dead zone” I want to talk about is one that is affecting Texas and exists in the Gulf of Mexico. This…
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