Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Numerous non-native plants have been introduced to Texas in the United States and many of them have become invasive species. The following is a list of some non-native invasive plant species established in Texas. [1] [2] [3] [4]
In wildlife conservation in the United States, species of concern are species about which there are some concerns regarding status and threats, but insufficient information is available to list the species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). [1] Species of concern are commonly declining or appear to be in need of concentrated conservation ...
Palaemon antrorum, also known as the Balcones cave shrimp and the Texas cave shrimp, is a species of palaemonid shrimp endemic to Texas. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is listed as an endangered species on the IUCN Red List , [ 1 ] and as a Species of Concern by the United States Endangered Species Act .
Enacted 50 years ago on Dec. 28, 1973, this legislation has played a pivotal role in preserving and protecting hundreds of species. 18 Texas species supported by the Endangered Species Act over 50 ...
Feb. 26—COLLEGE STATION — Invasive species cause many negative impacts to the Texas landscape, from the displacement of native trees to potentially wiping out entire species.
In September 2011, the Bastrop County Complex fire devastated a large part of the Houston toad's habitat. The majority of Bastrop State Park, and much of the central "core" of the occupied habitat within central Bastrop County were affected by severe and catastrophic fire intensities, [ 18 ] with large forested areas charred by the fire.
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
The species is normally solitary, but come together in groups during the mating season. [5] It has been found that female hormone levels change during this period to allow the coming together of groups without aggression. [5] During the mating season, The female will prepare a nesting chamber in her burrow and line it with mesquite and grass.