Texans, grab some bug spray because a parasite that can screw into your flesh could be coming our way. We know, we’re kind of freaking out, too. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is deputizing hunters, hikers, and anyone else wandering the wilds of South Texas to be on maggot watch for the hellish New […]
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This Worm Is Destroying Lawns Across Texas
They’re not just crawling across your lawn — they’re on a mission. These lawn-destroying caterpillars move like a tiny, hungry army, munching on everything in their path: grass, plants, even the weeds. Meet the armyworm, so named because they roll deep in Texas this fall, launching an all-out assault on lawns across North and Central […]
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Spider Monkeys Rescued at El Paso Border
Two 5-week-old baby spider monkeys made it to the El Paso Zoo after being rescued from smugglers who were hiding the animals squished in the center console of a truck during a Border Patrol search at a port of entry. “This rescue also highlights the dangers of keeping monkeys as pets — while they may […]
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The Absolute Grossest Critters in Texas
Texas is wonderful, but it’s also home to some of the most disgusting creatures on God’s green earth. For every beautiful vista, every awesome live band, every plate of barbecue or Tex-Mex, there’s a creepy-crawly critter lurking in the shadows waiting to ruin your day. Vermin might not be bigger in Texas, but sometimes they […]
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A Summer of Albino Raccoons, Mammoth Bones, and Stinging Fireworms
It’s already been a fun year for weird, terrifying, and charming animal news in Texas. Last week, six golden retriever puppies were adopted within hours of being found on a remote part of the beach in Nueces County. And in the same corner of the state, I’m very sorry to tell you that fireworms have […]
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Tarantulas, Coyotes, and Rattlesnakes: Put Some Respect on Their Names
Texas is a land of varmints. It’s a specific title, one not bestowed on every creature in the Lone Star State. The bison is not a varmint, because the bison is largely gone; the same can be said of the pronghorn, the wolf, the jaguar. To be a varmint is to be placed in opposition: […]