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Phlox nivalis is a species of flowering plant in the Polemoniaceae family with the common name of trailing phlox. It is native to the southeastern United States, Texas, Michigan, and Utah. [ 5 ] One subspecies of this plant, Phlox nivalis subsp. texensis , the Texas trailing phlox or Texan phlox , is a rare plant federally listed as an ...
First opened to the public in October, 2005, Government Canyon State Natural Area (GCSNA) preserves 12,244 acres (49.5 km 2; 19.1 sq mi) of rugged hills and canyons typical of the Texas Hill Country. It is designated a Natural Area , rather than a State Park , and therefore the primary focus is maintenance and protection of the property's ...
Enacted 50 years ago on Dec. 28, 1973, this legislation has played a pivotal role in preserving and protecting hundreds of species. 18 Texas species supported by the Endangered Species Act over 50 ...
Around 4,000 acres will be returned to grassland prairie and the remaining land is under a five-year plan to be returned to the State Parks division for a future state park. [51] Redhead Pond Nueces County: 20 acres Located in Flour Bluff. Approximately 10 acres of marsh with a 10-acre pond and observation platform. Also known as Redhead Pond ...
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U.S. Endangered Species List: Flora—plants Species Search at U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: "List of endangered species"
A herd of desert bighorn sheep was airlifted off of a Texas mountain by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as part of conservation efforts in the state. WATCH: Herd of endangered sheep ...
Near Seward on the Kenai Peninsula, this park protects the Harding Icefield and at least 38 glaciers and fjords stemming from it. The only area accessible to the public by road is the rapidly shrinking Exit Glacier. Boat and kayak tours offer views of tidewater glaciers, whales, sea lions, and marine birds. [75] Kings Canyon † California