Anyway, prehistoric-looking horned lizards have become fairly rare throughout much of their traditional range, especially here in Central Texas. Habitat loss is the main culprit in the loss of the ...

WHAT: Fifty newly freed lizard hatchlings in Blanco County. WHY IT’S SO GREAT: The Texas horned lizard, affectionately called the horny toad or horned frog, is in trouble. The population of the ...

BLANCO COUNTY — A crowd of people gathered to watch as the tiny lizards took their first, cautious steps, tentatively testing the sandy soil beneath their feet. The young Texas horned lizards ...

The lizards were two of 50 Texas horned lizards — often referred to as horny toads — that zoo staff released into the wild Tuesday at a ranch in Blanco County.

Discover the fascinating features of the Texas horned lizard, the official state reptile known for its unique horns and remarkable defense mechanisms, in the face of habitat loss and urbanization.

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Zoo announced the release of Texas Horned Lizards into the wild. This is an important step to keep the iconic species from becoming extinct. The San Antonio Zoo ...

Raccoons have a great many natural predators, but as these have been reduced in the wild, raccoon numbers have exploded.

The San Antonio Zoo celebrated a historic milestone in conservation with the release of 50 Texas Horned Lizards into their native habitat. Read full article: Fire union comes out in opposition of ...