- 1. Endangered species hatches at GPZ
- (Around Town)
- ... to have successfully bred this rare species. There are only about 500 left in the wild which makes this hatching such a momentous event. “The Herpetology Department is overjoyed to finally hatch this ...
- Created on 17 August 2022
- 2. Altar honors threatened, endangered animals and plant species
- (Around Town)
- ... honors its animal and plant species that are threatened or endangered. These animals could become extinct in the near future without the help and protection of people. The loss of land in its natural state ...
- Created on 02 November 2021
- 3. Look, Don’t Touch — Leave baby wildlife where you find them
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- AUSTIN — Warmer weather across Texas means more time outdoors and more encounters with wildlife. Spring and early summer are also when many species give birth and raise their young, which can lead to confusion ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 4. Tips to prevent problematic barn swallow nests before they appear
- (Around Town)
- ... Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Uvalde. According to Tidwell, barn swallows will typically enter the southern U.S. until mid-April. Of the eight species of swallows in North America, the two species ...
- Created on 07 April 2026
- 5. Specialty birds presentation at Quinta Mazatlán
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- The Rio Grande Valley is home to a wide variety of wildlife. This is in part due to its unique habitats and proximity to the coast and Mexico. With a little over 500 different species of birds that can ...
- Created on 17 March 2026
- 6. Gladys Porter Zoo unleashes dinosaurs in new exhibit
- (Around Town)
- ... by posing for a photo with the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Making its Gladys Porter Zoo debut as one of the highlights of Dinos Unleashed is the fearsome Utahraptor. Known as the largest of all raptor species, ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 7. Learn about coastal conservation at Quinta Mazatlán
- (Around Town)
- ... accelerating impacts of climate change. Iconic waterbird and shorebird species such as Reddish Egret, Black Skimmer, Red Knot, and Piping Plover are increasingly forced into habitats that are smaller, ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 8. Quinta Mazatlán to host book unveiling
- (Around Town)
- ... more than 130 years of conservation leadership from species protection and habitat preservation to clean water advocacy and community-driven policy initiatives. While women have long been at the forefront ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 9. Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- ... the museum at 900 Doherty Ave., or call (956) 580-8646. January 29 – Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to explore the hidden world of one of South Texas’ most fascinating and threatened species, ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 10. Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- ... world of one of South Texas’ most fascinating and threatened species, the Texas Tortoise, from 6 to 7 p.m. January 30 – Get ready for an unforgettable night of flavor and friendly competition. The Citrus ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 11. Presentation discusses the Texas tortoise
- (Around Town)
- Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to explore the hidden world of one of South Texas’s most fascinating and threatened species during a special Thursday Night Live presentation, “Texas Tortoise Ecology ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 12. Native Plant Project kicks off spring speaker series
- (Around Town)
- ... research highlights the importance of monitoring restored landscapes beyond initial planting, emphasizing how climate, soil conditions, and species interactions influence long-term success. His work offers ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 13. Explore South Texas Flora with Mike Heep
- (Around Town)
- ... herbarium helped shape our modern understanding of South Texas flora. In this talk, Heep will highlight several species connected to Runyon’s work, weaving together ecological insight, historical context, ...
- Created on 06 January 2026
- 14. Valley park featured as ornament
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- ... Hawk Observation Tower. Ornaments arrive in a keepsake box and measure roughly 2.5 by 3 inches. Bentsen State Park is a birder’s paradise. About 360 species of birds have been reported at Bentsen-Rio ...
- Created on 16 December 2025
- 15. The magic and chemistry of fall foliage color
- (Around Town)
- ... species contain anthocyanin, a key compound in shading chlorophyll later in the growing season to prevent excessive light energy absorption. The formation of this pigment is dependent on an accumulation ...
- Created on 17 November 2025
- 16. Lights Out to protect migratory birds
- (Around Town)
- Each year, nearly two billion birds migrate through the Lone Star State. Many of the migratory species use the night sky as a tool to navigate through the state and back to their homes and breeding grounds. ...
- Created on 03 November 2025
- 17. Tips to safely share the beach with nesting shorebirds
- (Around Town)
- ... people were using beaches for various forms of recreation, they were productive nesting areas for generations of shorebirds along with other types of wildlife. With many shorebird species in decline, ...
- Created on 23 May 2025
- 18. The City of Palmhurst welcomes you
- (News)
- ... bird species which either call this World Birding Center site home or use it in their migration flights. In terms of shopping, Palmhurst offers both local merchants and businesses that are recognized ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 19. Go west for a change
- (Around Town)
- ... blends and hand-crafted copper pot distilling are not the only elements the experts manipulate to get a neat product. They also have their aging done in three different species of oak barrels – Portuguese, ...
- Created on 12 March 2025
- 20. Delight in tours and walks at Estero Llano Grande
- (Around Town)
- ... participate in finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley specialties. The butterfly and dragon tours take place every Friday, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join ...
- Created on 05 March 2025
