The coati belongs to the Procyonidae family, along with raccoons and ringtails. They are widely found in Mexico and Central America but range up into southern Texas. The white-nosed coati is a threatened species in Texas, primarily found in woodlands and canyons. Coati Coati sitting on a tree branch | image by zoofanatic via Flickr | CC BY 2.0 The Texas horned lizard is listed as threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species nests and hibernates in the ground, so always look down for the best chance to spot one of these lizards as they may be sitting in loose sand or soil. The Texas horned lizard prefers sparse plant cover rather than very wooded or forested areas. When looking for one of these reptiles in Texas, look at arid habitats that have open areas. This lizard is sometimes referred to as a “horny toad” due to its flat body.
However, the Texas horned lizard only ranges from Colorado to Kansas, then down into northern Mexico. Total, the family comprises about 14 species that can be found in North America. This lizard (pictured above) belongs to a larger family of reptiles with spiky bodies. The Texas Horned Lizard Texas horned lizard on rocky surface | image by Paul Hurtado via Flickr | CC BY-SA 2.0
In northern areas they sometimes move further south for the winter. They prefer to nest on the ground near shallow water such as ponds. These animals thrive in the warm climates of Texas and Mexico, and in recent years their numbers have been rapidly increasing. Scientific name: Dendrocygna autumnalis autumnalis However, their bites are relatively harmless. They can reach as long as six feet, and can act aggressive towards humans. This non venomous rat snake can be found all over the state of Texas, and have been found as far as Louisiana and Arkansas. Scientific name: Elaphe obsoleta lindheimeri Texas rat snake Texas rat snake | image by Ed Utham via Flickr | CC BY 2.0 This makes for a diverse grouping of native wildlife. Because of Texas’s proximity to Mexico, many species that cannot be found in most North American states migrate to southern Texas.
However, many native animals to Texas are unique and harder to spot in other states. This includes raccoons, coyotes, white-tailed deer, the Mexican free-tailed bat, and gray squirrels. Some of the native animals found in Texas are species that are seen across the entirety of the United States. Because of the wide diversity of species, this article will break down some of Texas’s wildlife into categories such as native vs. Texas not only has some very unique animals, but they also have rare and at-risk species. Send us feedback about these examples.Texas is an excellent place for wildlife lovers, with over 140 different mammals calling the state home. These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'zephyr.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Dino Vournas, The Mercury News, What lingers from this alien encounter is neither the wizardry nor the climax but the zephyr of emotional intensity that blows through the film. By Libby Hanssen, kansascity, 16 July 2017 Windsurfers lean into the prevailing southwestern zephyr at incredible speeds. Christopher Clarey, New York Times, 7 June 2019 The movements were more scene setting than story telling, with wafting, zephyr-like patterns from piano, the themes eliding wind to string voices in a delicate and tricky texture. Eric Zorn,, 22 June 2021 Not some Paris-in-the-springtime zephyr, but something better suited to wintertime and the coast of Brittany. Recent Examples on the Web Most summer days on the TMB are luxurious, with zephyrs rustling the pastures, blue skies, and great hiking temperatures.
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