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Species We Protect: Mammals

Discover fun facts about the ocelot, the Mexican free-tailed bat and everything in between.

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Black Bear

As the most common bear on the continent, these powerful creatures are on the Texas State endangered species list. Learn more

Mexican free-tailed batsMexican free-tailed bats. © Lynn McBride
Mexican Free-Tailed Bat

This animal preys on flying insects, consuming its body weight in mosquitoes and agricultural pest like cutworm and corn borer moths each night. Learn more

OcelotOcelot (leopardus pardalis) in the Amazon Basin of Peru. © Connie Gelb/The Nature Conservancy
Ocelot

Not much bigger than a house cat, the Ocelot is a fun yet rare feline to encounter. Learn more

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