List of Wildlife Articles
Feral Hogs Damage Forests
August 30, 2018
East Texas forests are under attack from many sources. Some of these sources of attack include: climate change, increased monoculture pine plantations, and land development. However, a source of attack that people do not think about is: Feral...
A Brood Parasite, By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center
August 20, 2018
For me, everyday at TWRC is a learning experience. I recently saw a post on our Facebook page about a Cowbird and a Cardinal hatchling sharing a nest. I was intrigued so did some research on this and I think you’ll find it as fascinating as I do...
Help Texas Turtles Reach the Finish Line by August 22
August 3, 2018
Back in 2007, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission took the important and necessary step to prohibit the commercial collection of all freshwater turtles in Texas EXCEPT for four species. Unfortunately, the red-eared slider...
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THE TOP DOG By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center
July 7, 2018
Living just a few miles north of Houston, it’s not uncommon for me to hear coyotes howling at night. I get a little nervous when I hear them because they have been known to attack domestic animals. I saw on the news a few weeks ago where a coyote...