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Creepy Creatures of Texas

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Creatures of the Night in Texas


Creatures of the Night Ever wondered what types of creatures come out at night? Take a close up look at some of the nocturnal creatures of the Texas woods, and see what they do when the sun goes down. Watch the Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS television series, show schedule at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/tv

Loggerhead Shrike Impales Horned Lizard


The mummified horned lizard carcasses on a yucca in west Texas show the handiwork of the loggerhead shrike. Nicknamed the "butcherbird," the loggerhead shrike impales its prey, making it easier to eat and store for later consumption. To learn more about this and other creepy creatures of Texas, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org

How to Eat a Bat


Dermestid beetle larvae devour a bat carcass at the Eckert James Bat Preserve in central Texas. To learn more about this and other creepy creatures of Texas, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org

What Glows in the Dark?


In the dark it may look like a tiny alien but the glowing click beetle is simply trying to attract a mate. To learn about other creepy creatures of Texas, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org

A Toadally Yummy Trick


An Eastern hog-nosed snake enjoys a tasty toad at the Houston Zoo. To learn more about this and other creepy creatures of Texas, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org

Squeaky Treat on the Run


A roadrunner captures a mouse and feeds it to her hungry chicks. To learn more about this and Texas wildlife, visit tpwd.texas.gov

Bats Amazing! Bracken Cave, Texas


Millions of Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from Bracken Cave for their night flight across central Texas. To learn more about this and other creepy creatures of Texas, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org

Spiders; A Tangible Web


Get a kid near a spider and its web, and they go nuts...usually in a good way. After all, it's hard for someone to not admire the handiwork of these arachnids as they spin their elaborate webs for all to see.

K9 Wardens First Training - Postcard From Texas


A dog's nose can be a powerful tool for law enforcement, but only if the dog is ready to go to work. A game warden explains what they look for in a canine companion. This is the first round of training for these K9 wardens and their handler. Still to come, wildlife conservation related training.

Billion Dollar Bats


Billion Dollar Bats Bats are reviled by some, and treasured by others. The more we learn about bats the more we appreciate them. Follow some scientists as they study the economic impact of bats through the use of radio telemetry and thermal imaging. Watch the Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS television show www.tpwd.state.tx.us/tv

Speedy Snail - Postcard From Texas


Postcard From Texas See the speedy snail as it moves across the landscape.

The Virtual Bat


The Virtual Bat Bugs bugging your corn? Scientists in the 'Wintergarden' area near Uvalde are developing a sound system that mimics the calls of feeding Mexican free-tailed bats. These researchers are attempting to disrupt the infestation of valuable farm crops by hordes of insect pests. Watch the Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS television show www.tpwd.state.tx.us/tv

Bracken Bat Cave


Once reviled, bats have enjoyed a remarkable image do-over thanks to Bat Conservation International (BCI). Bracken Cave in Central Texas is home to the largest colony of bats in the word, and BCI and The Nature Conservancy have worked together to protect this awe-inspiring natural treasure. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/yJ9Ls53T-jE Texas Parks and Wildlife Episode 20, Season 39, Program 3220. When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml #bats #biodiversity #conservation #texaswildlife #texas #outdoors #wildlife #wildlifeconservation