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Given that the Lone Star State has the largest number of snakes than any other U.S. state, it's good to be aware while enjoying our Texas lakes.

Find out why black bears are making a comeback in Texas, with sightings on the rise.

At the end of August, this strange fish was caught by an angler at Lake Meredith in Sanford, Texas. Apparently, the fish was so strange and unusual to behold, that it was moved to the Lake Meredith Aquatic & Wildlife Museum so others could go and see it.

This caused a ripple of folks to start beekeeping with an increase of beekeepers from 1,851 in 2012, when the policy took effect, to 8,939 by 2022.

You see, between one hundred million and one billion birds die every year in collisions with manmade structures. It is one of the biggest killers of migratory birds, and it is often caused by lighting that confuses the birds during their nocturnal travel.

Their conservation efforts for Louisiana pine snakes began in 2015 to preserve the highly endangered species. Their efforts have allotted for the release of nearly 230 snakes into the wild, including 75 snakes that were just released on May 9, 2024.

From deserts to swamps, there is a great variety of animals that are native to the Lone Star State. Unfortunately for many of them, their habitats are being turned into urban developments, leaving hundreds of species without homes.

No Texan likes having bugs in their home, or even coming across a specifically creepy crawler while spending time outside, but certain bugs are worse than others.

Fin was born earlier this year, and he has quite the following on Instagram. He lives at Highpoint Haven in Pilot Point, Texas, and at only 46 days old, he already has so much loveable personality.

If you grew up in Texas, then you are likely familiar with the flower, but I bet there are some things you still don’t know about them. Keep scrolling to learn 5 fun facts about bluebonnets.

Not a great swimmin' hole ... one of the 15 most polluted rivers in the United States of America runs through a huge chunk of Texas.

Incredible swimmers, fast runners, a powerful jaw full of sharp teeth, these dangerous creatures could be closer to your Texas home than you think.