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March 26, 2014

Ever seen a shrew? (Photo)

The shrew is a mouse-sized insectivore that is arguably the most voracious predator on the planet and the two most common varieties are the southern short-tailed shrew and the least shrew. Shrews have an extremely high […]
March 19, 2014

Watch What Happens When Scuba Divers Touch a Shark’s Nose

Video source: The Blaze Trying to subdue a shark is probably not the safest of things to do for fun, but if you’re ever in a shark attack situation and are able to strike the animal’s […]
March 18, 2014

Video: Boar Blindsides Hunter in Close Call

As hog hunters can attest, hunting for boars is never boring. Pig hunting is a time-honored tradition in many cultures and although there are many different methods employed, there is still one golden rule: Never let […]
March 14, 2014

A moment with God on the South Dakota plains (video)

Source: Kingdom Zoo
March 13, 2014

Red wolves in TX after declared extinct? (Photo)

During my early research into red wolves, my aunt gave me this clipping from the Orange Leader newspaper dating back to 1986. It shows a man with what looks very much like a red wolf he shot in […]
March 13, 2014

Kangaroo on steroids? Look at those biceps!

If your image of the kangaroo is simply a beautiful creature hopping around the Australian outback, you’re in for a shock. The red kangaroo is the largest variety and they can grow up to six feet […]
March 12, 2014

So, who loves owls?

Owls are my very favorite bird. Since I saw a massive great-horned owl fly right over my head on a narrow wooded trail they have had a special place in my heart. Here’s a cool shot […]
March 10, 2014

One in a million hawk photo

This is the coolest wildlife photo I have ever taken. It is a red-tailed hawk carrying an endangered Texas kangaroo rat in one talon and with a band showing it had been captured and released at […]
March 7, 2014

What’s the true story of giant catfish below dams?

Catfish are super popular among fisherman and diners. I don’t know anyone where I live in the American South who doesn’t like fried catfish. Catfish however are subject of some myths and misconceptions. #Anglers noodle giant flatheads (ops)—If […]
March 7, 2014

Eastern Turkey Release 2014 – Texas Parks and Wildlife

A decade of stocking Eastern Wild Turkey has proven successful for some East Texas counties, but many areas still aren’t seeing birds. A new research study will focus on some recently transplanted birds outfitted with GPS […]