Author: Roland H. Wauer
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 9781585441563
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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Given in honor of District Governor Hugh Summers and Mrs. Ahnise Summers by the Rotary Club of Aggieland with matching support from the Sara and John H. Lindsey '44 Fund, Texas A & M University Press, 2004.
Author: Roland H. Wauer
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Category : Big Bend National Park (Tex.)
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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Handbook to the trees and shrubs, wildflowers, cacti, mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, fish and insects.
Author: United States. National Park Service. Division of Publications
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ISBN: 9780912627151
Category : Big Bend National Park (Tex.)
Languages : en
Pages : 132
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Author: Roland H. Wauer
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 9780890968796
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 292
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We know by the calendar when springs officially begins, but how does nature tell us spring has come? In Heralds of Spring in Texas Roland H. Wauer walks us through Texas, from the Rio Grands to the panhandle, as spring arrives.
Author: Ann Zwinger
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816515565
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 334
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Describes the river, including ruins, small wildlife, and the experiences of early travelers
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Category : National parks and reserves
Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Lynne M. Weber
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 1603444815
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 258
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Ducks in January . . . bats in March . . . rain lilies in April . . . meteors in August . . . the predictable appearance of fauna and flora allows humans to experience the natural cycles in the environment, no matter how urban the setting. In Nature Watch Austin, avid amateur naturalists Lynne and Jim Weber provide an introduction and guide to some of the natural events that define the seasons in the city of Austin and its surrounding areas. Month-by-month, each chapter profiles the plants, animals, insects, and other natural phenomena that are particularly noteworthy at that time of year. The authors also provide suggestions on how and where to see them—from driving to a nearby water treatment plant to lounging by the backyard bird feeder. Opening with a chart on weather, temperature, and daylight hours, each month’s chapter features photographs and original illustrations by the authors. A list of references includes area field guides and more in-depth sources of information by subject. No matter how clogged with traffic and entombed in concrete, even large cities harbor wildlife and support a community of plants, either in tucked-away places both familiar and unexpected, or in parks and preserves dedicated to city dwellers in search of open space. Learning the annual rhythms of “urban wildland” encourages everyone to be in tune with nature and welcome the opportunities to enjoy it, year after year.
Author: Brian R. Chapman
Publisher: Integrative Natural History Se
ISBN: 9781623498610
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 84
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"Complete with an introduction chronicling the stories of biologists and naturalists who have explored and defined the ecological areas of Texas over time, The Natural History of the Trans-Pecos explores the formation of the region more than 600 million years ago, the adaptability of its ecosystems, and the conservation efforts to keep these wildly diverse environments flourishing. Detailed descriptions, vivid anecdotes, and vibrant pictures of the features that make this region so unique emphasize the rugged grandeur of the Trans-Pecos"--
Author: Geraldine Ellis Watson
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
ISBN: 1574411608
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 377
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Annotation Having been a plant ecologist and park ranger for the US National Park Service, Watson has now returned to her native east Texas and settled in her private nature preserve. She documents a voyage (accompanied by her old blind dog) down the river Neches River, called Snow River by natives. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Author: Michael A. Smith
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 1623496659
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 338
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Coiled beneath discarded trash or rocky slabs, basking along river edges, and tucked into rock cuts beside the highway, reptiles and amphibians constantly surround us. While many people go out of their way to avoid snakes or shudder at the thought of touching a toad, herpers take to the field armed with cameras, hooks, and notebooks hoping to come across a horned lizard, green tree frog, or even a diamondback rattlesnake. In Herping Texas: The Quest for Reptiles and Amphibians, Michael Smith and Clint King, expert naturalists and field herpers, take readers on their adventures across the state as they search for favorite herps and rare finds. Organized by ecoregion, Herping Texas describes some of the state’s most spectacular natural places, from Big Bend to the Big Thicket. Each chapter contains photographs of the various snakes, lizards, toads, and turtles Smith and King have encountered on their trips. Part nature travel writing and part guide to field herping, Herping Texas also includes a section on getting started, where the authors give readers necessary background on best field herping practices. A glossary defines herping lingo and scientific terms for newcomers, and an appendix lists threatened and endangered species at the state and federal level. Herping Texas promotes experiencing natural places and wildlife equipped with solid information and a responsible conservation ethic. Throughout their decades tracking herps, Smith and King have collected humorous anecdotes and fascinating facts about reptiles and amphibians. By sharing those, they hope to dispel some of the stigma and false ideas people have about these misunderstood animals.
