A recently hatched Texas horned lizard perches on a researcher’s index finger. Texas horned lizards are of special conservation interest, and there are multiple statewide research and reintroduction projects looking at how to best manage and restore populations of this iconic reptile.
HORNED LIZARDS IN TEXAS Photos by JOSEPH RICHARDS
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he horned lizard, affectionately known as the horny toad from one end of the Lone Star State and beyond—and a species of concern because of declining numbers—is truly an iconic species. Enjoy this photo essay of Texas’ official state reptile.
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JANUARY 2024