Articles for tag: nature, Ocelots, Texas, wildlife, wildlife protection

wild cat swimming in body of water

Texas Ocelots Make a Quiet Comeback

Suhail Ahmed

  In the dim, thorny tangles of South Texas, soft paws are padding back into places where they’d almost vanished. For years, the story of Texas ocelots read like an obituary: dwindling numbers, splintered habitats, and a relentless tally of road deaths. Now, the narrative is shifting, not with a roar but a whisper – ...

brown and white short coated dog on green grass field during daytime

These Dog Breeds Handle Texas Summers Better Than Others

Suhail Ahmed

By late afternoon, Texas heat turns sidewalks into stovetops and parked cars into ovens. Yet, across ranch gates and city parks, some dogs still jog with their humans while others wilt in the shade after two blocks. What separates the tail-wagging trotter from the panting puddle isn’t luck – it’s biology, history, and a little ...

The Enormous Pterosaur That Dominated The Skies Of Texas

Quetzalcoatlus northropi was an enormous pterosaur, known for ruling the skies during the Late Cretaceous period. This giant flying reptile has intrigued scientists and enthusiasts alike. Let’s dive into the details of this prehistoric creature. Discovery of Quetzalcoatlus Quetzalcoatlus was discovered in Texas in the early 1970s. The fossils were unearthed in Big Bend National ...