The Black-Tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) is the common prairie dog seen on great plains of North America. The two in the picture are … [Read more...] about Prairie Dogs Enjoying Life
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Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
These two pictures illustrate the way protective coloration helps to conceal wild creatures. The first picture shows two whitetail deer foraging in … [Read more...] about Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
Whitetail Deer Crossing the Trinity River-Habitat Changes
These two photographs of whitetail deer crossing the Trinity River show how much land can change in two years of dry times. The scene in the first … [Read more...] about Whitetail Deer Crossing the Trinity River-Habitat Changes
Older White-tail Buck Shows a Younger Buck What Yield Means
These two white-tail bucks (Odocoileus virginianus) were having a sparring match when I pulled up. From what I could tell, they seemed to know each … [Read more...] about Older White-tail Buck Shows a Younger Buck What Yield Means
Whitetail Deer Change Colors with the Seasons
Whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are found throughout Texas in woodland and prairie habitats. When seasons change, the color of their coat … [Read more...] about Whitetail Deer Change Colors with the Seasons