Weird Wildlife ~ Dragon Vibes ~ Texas Horned Lizard
Description
How big are Texas Horned Lizards? Where do they live? Can they really shoot blood out of their eyes? Learn about the state reptile of Texas on this week’s Wonder with the Witte “weird wildlife” feature. Plus, hosts Abbey and Daemon toss around band names and tell stories about the Land Stewardship Ambassador program at the Witte Museum.
To become a Texas Horned Lizard Watcher, visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/wildlife_diversity/texas_nature_trackers/horned_lizard/watcher/
To learn more information about the sources and references for today’s episode, visit:
- Henry E Hopper, Navajo myths: Horne toad meets lightning: https://henryehooper.blog/witness-post-horne-toad-myth/
- Texas Master Naturalist, The mystique of the Texas horned toad: https://txmn.org/indiantrail/articles/the-mystique-of-the-texas-horned-toad/
- Texas Monthly, Our toad to ruin: https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/our-toad-to-ruin/
- Texas Parks & Wildlife, Horned lizard facts: https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/wildlife_diversity/texas_nature_trackers/horned_lizard/facts/
Hosted by the Witte Museum’s Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager.
For more information and to visit the Witte Museum, visit WitteMuseum.org.
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