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…
Theme: Natural Texas “Cowbird, Brown-Headed” The brown-headed cowbird, or Molothrus ater, a member of the blackbird and oriole family, has a higher population than when it was first noticed, and this situation is negatively affecting other species. However, birding surveys in recent years have determined a slight decrease in numbers. Cowbirds can be found mainly…
My theme this year for the 2020 A to Z Challenge is Natural Texas. “Blackland Prairies” The map below shows the ecoregions of Texas, including the Blackland Prairies ecoregion shown in the dark orange. This ecoregion extends from the Red River border of the state all the way down to past San Antonio. Being prairie…
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