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Texas ranch dogs are finding an unexpected second calling as wildlife protectors for the state's smallest fox. Researchers discovered that pairing livestock guardian dogs with cattle herds naturally shields vulnerable swift foxes from predators.
A bald eagle hit by a vehicle in Texas got a lifeline when a sharp-eyed motorist spotted the injured bird and called for help. Thanks to quick action from locals and game wardens, the majestic bird is now getting expert care at a wildlife recovery facility.
An endangered Houston toad has appeared in restored habitat for the first time in over 50 years, proving that decades of conservation work are finally paying off. The discovery comes after biologists released 170,000 toad eggs this spring as part of a massive effort to save the species from extinction.
A baby deer with a broken leg is healing after wildlife rescuers fitted its tiny fractured tibia with a custom splint. The heartwarming rescue shows how expert care can save even the smallest patients.
Wildlife experts just released over a million Houston toad eggs into a Texas state park, hoping to bring back a species that vanished after a devastating 2011 wildfire. It's the first step in a bold five-year plan to restore America's first endangered amphibian.
A Texas lifeguard spotted a critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle struggling to breathe on the beach and knew something was terribly wrong. Her quick thinking and a team of wildlife experts saved the rare turtle's life by removing a fishing hook lodged in its throat.
Nearly 1,000 abandoned crab traps were hauled from Texas bays this February, freeing hundreds of trapped marine animals and preventing years of "ghost fishing." The 24-year-old cleanup program has now removed over 46,000 deadly traps from coastal waters.
When freezing waters threatened hundreds of endangered sea turtles along the Texas coast, a massive rescue team using drones and volunteers saved 332 lives in just days. The turtles are now warming up and swimming again in recovery centers.
When plummeting water temperatures left sea turtles helpless along the Texas coast, an army of volunteers sprang into action to save them. Thanks to rapid coordination between wildlife experts and beachgoers, dozens of stunned turtles are getting a second chance.