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The chital or cheetal (Axis axis; / tʃ iː t əl /), also called spotted deer, chital deer and axis deer, is a deer species native to the Indian subcontinent. It was first described by Johann Christian Polycarp Erxleben in 1777. A moderate-sized deer, male chital reach 90 cm (35 in) and females 70 cm (28 in) at the shoulder.
The park contains a diverse variety of wildlife. Common mammals include white-tailed deer, axis deer, black-tailed jackrabbit, porcupine, ringtail, fox squirrel, gray fox and nine-banded armadillo. The venomous western diamondback rattlesnake, and coral snake exist in the park.
Topographic map of Texas. This is a list of mammals of Texas. Mammals native to or immediately off the coast of the U.S. state of Texas are listed first. Introduced mammals, whether intentional or unintentional, are listed separately. The varying geography of Texas, the second largest state, provides a large variety of habitats for mammals.
Great habitat conditions result in a fruitful deer season this year. Prepare your hunts knowing the forecast and new information from TPWD.
Feral pigs, exotic axis deer, porcupines, rock squirrels, and ringtail may occasionally be encountered. Bobcats, coyotes, both red and grey foxes, and rarely, mountain lions, also inhabit the area, but are seldom seen by visitors. Reptiles documented include Texas alligator lizard, Texas coral snake and western diamondback rattlesnake.
A former exotic game ranch acquired through personal donation by the TPWD in 1997. There are species of the scimitar-horned oryx, Gemsbok, common Waterbuck, Greater Kudu, Thomson's Gazelle and the axis deer. Area 6 Matador WMA Cottle County: 28,183 acres Purchased in 1959 for the purposes of wildlife research, wildlife management, and public ...
Wildlife health. Thank you for the clear-eyed June 9 commentary, “State must deal with wasting disease threat to Texas deer,” (5C) about the deadly threats posed by chronic wasting disease.The ...
Jun. 13—AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved statewide deer carcass disposal regulations during its May meeting in an effort to reduce the risk of transmission of Chronic ...