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February 16, 2024
DFW Alligator Tracker, Newly Updated

Dallas/Fort Worth Alligator Tracker

Are there Alligators in the Dallas/Forth Worth Metroplex? LAST UPDATED: January 28, 2025 The question about whether there are Alligators in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex […]

December 4, 2020
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Rowlett Mountain Lion Confirmed!

Dateline – November 23, 2020 – Rowlett, Texas This is a wildlife sighting confirmation fifteen years in the making. I’ve been investigating Mountain Lion reports […]

November 26, 2019
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This Place in the Woods – Deep Winter and Early Spring

Have you ever wondered what goes on in that little patch of bottomland woods you pass by everyday on your drive to work? You know […]

August 25, 2019
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A Whole Lotta Otters

North American River Otters in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex It may be something of a surprise to learn that we have a population of North […]

May 22, 2019
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Shared Observations

One of the primary missions of this web site is to document the unique and unusual as it relates to wildlife living here in the […]

May 9, 2018
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Are there Coyotes and Bobcats in YOUR Neighborhood?

Bobcats and Coyotes are some of the most misunderstood animals living here with us in the DFW Metroplex. Because they are predators, Bobcats and Coyotes […]

November 11, 2017
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The Beaver from the Black River

I noted this burrow on the bank of the Trinity River while out on a hike early one morning back in May. There was plenty […]

May 26, 2015
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Mountain Lions in the Metroplex?

This spring has been the season of Mountain Lion sightings in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. I have received an unusual number of sighting reports over […]

December 16, 2014
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Are There Mountain Lions In The Dallas/Fort Worth Area?

UPDATED: January 11, 2025 The Mountain Lion goes by many different names, cougar, puma, panther, painter, catamount. All of these are just different ways to […]

March 6, 2014
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Armadillo – Old Warrior

This old warrior has been around the block a time or two. Just look at the wear and tear on this intrepid Armadillo! His ears […]

February 20, 2014
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Feral Hog – Alone

There has been a concerted effort over this past year to rid the Village Creek Drying Beds and River Legacy Park of Feral Hogs. From […]

December 10, 2013
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Texas Rat Snake – Going Vertical

This fantastic set of pictures and accompanying video comes to us from Jeri Tooley. Jeri enjoys spending time at Arcadia Trails Parks in Fort Worth, […]

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North Central Texas Wildlife

Would you like to share your own Dallas/Fort Worth area urban wildlife observations? We recommend joining the North Central Texas Wildlife Facebook Group. Fun and spontaneous, there are lot's of wonderful wildlife observations and excellent photographs posted to this group everyday. I know the other members would love to see what you have to contribute as well!

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Local Forcast

DFW Metropolitan Area
May 21, 2025, 6:49 pm
Mainly clear
S
Mainly clear
88°F
2 mph
Apparent: 67°F
Pressure: 1014 mb
Humidity: 49%
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 6:24 am
Sunset: 8:23 pm
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Forecast
May 21, 2025
Day
Cloudy
SSE
Overcast
90°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 4 mph
 

Share Your Interest

North Central Texas Wildlife

Would you like to share your own Dallas/Fort Worth area urban wildlife observations? We recommend joining the North Central Texas Wildlife Facebook Group. Fun and spontaneous, there are lot's of wonderful wildlife observations and excellent photographs posted to this group everyday. I know the other members would love to see what you have to contribute as well!

Click here to give them a visit!

Local Forcast

DFW Metropolitan Area
May 21, 2025, 6:49 pm
Mainly clear
S
Mainly clear
88°F
2 mph
Apparent: 67°F
Pressure: 1014 mb
Humidity: 49%
Winds: 2 mph S
Windgusts: 4 mph
Sunrise: 6:24 am
Sunset: 8:23 pm
© 2025 Powered by Open-Meteo
Forecast
May 21, 2025
Day
Cloudy
SSE
Overcast
90°F
Winds: 2 mph SSE
Windgusts: 4 mph
 
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