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Raccoons In Texas

Trash pandas in the Lone Star State In 2014, an online commenter called raccoons trash pandas and the term stuck. With their black eye masks similar to panda bears, and…
kolenick
May 23, 2022
Texas Wildlife News

Skunks in Texas

A hand-held spotlight sweeps across a dark Texas landscape. Dogs, anxiously awaiting their final let out for the night, are held at bay until the light reaches every corner of…
kolenick
April 27, 2022
Texas Wildlife News

Texas Kangaroo Rat

You don’t have to travel to the Australian outback to find a kangaroo rat; Texas is home to this charming hopping creature—at least for now. A rare Texas native, listed…
kolenick
March 7, 2022
Texas Wildlife News

Playing Possum in Texas

Opossums or possums, as they’re more commonly known in Texas, are North America’s only marsupial (pouched mammal). Known as the Virginia opossum, these kangaroo cousins are found throughout most of…
kolenick
December 22, 2021