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 […]
Shared Observations
One of the primary missions of this web site is to document the unique and unusual as it relates to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are There Mountain Lions In The Dallas/Fort Worth Area?
The Mountain Lion goes by many different names, cougar, puma, panther, painter, catamount. All of these are just different ways […]
Armadillo – Old Warrior
This old warrior has been around the block a time or two. Just look at the wear and tear on […]
Feral Hog – Alone
There has been a concerted effort over this past year to rid the Village Creek Drying Beds and River Legacy […]
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 […]
Subterranean Termite – Swarm
These are winged reproductive Subterranean Termite (likely Reticulitermes) swarming as part of their mating ritual. Thousands of males and females […]
Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer – Arcadia Trails Park
This photograph of an Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer comes to us courtesy of Jeri Tooley. Jeri found the snake while she […]
Barn Owl – Combat!
Theresa Allen observed a Barn Owl pursued by an American Crow as the two bird flew through her yard on […]