By Anita Westervelt, Texas Master Naturalist The nine-banded armadillo is the only species of armadillo in the United States, although 20 species exist throughout Central
Author: Anita Westervelt
Story and photos by Anita Westervelt, Texas Master Naturalist In the rush to get over hot sand and into the surf, the plant life of
Story and photos by Anita Westervelt, Texas Master Naturalist It’s getting toward the end of spring in the Valley, and newly planted gardens are looking
By Anita Westervelt, Texas Master Naturalist Moray eels are a unique fish found worldwide in tropical and temperate seas. They are often brightly colored, have
By Anita Westervelt, Texas Master Naturalist It’s unusual to see a big pond slider turtle lumbering across the lawn at a good clip — away
By Anita Westervelt, Texas Master Naturalist Texas pocket gophers are prevalent in sandy soils of South Texas. The critters rarely surface, which is why they