Species We Protect - Animal & Plant Profiles

 

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Explore Texas

Every habitat on the planet is home to a unique complex of species. Learn more about the animals that live in:

Clymer Meadow Preserve

Barton Creek Habitat Preserve 

Dolan Falls Preserve

Love Creek Preserve

 

Planet Earth teems with life. The Nature Conservancy is working throughout Texas to protect native and migratory plant and animal species essential to the ecology and identity of the state.

Attwater's Prairie Chicken

Birds

From the endangered Attwater's prairie chicken to the majestic peregrine falcon, learn about the habits of our feathered friends.
Ocelot

Mammals

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

Reptiles

Go deeper into the family that once ruled the planet as dinosaurs and still makes its presence felt worldwide.
 
Guadalupe Bass

Fish

Learn about some of the important species of fish that live in Texas rivers, lakes and streams.
 
Texas Trailing Phlox

Plants

With nearly 4,500 species of plants, Texas ranks second nationally in plant diversity.

 
Monarch Butterfly

Insects

Small but significant, insects play a vital role in the ecology of Texas.

Nature picture credits (top to bottom): Lynn McBride; TNC; Lynn McBride; TPWD; Thomas Simpson; Photo © Steven Katovich, USDA Forest Service, United States (Monarch closeup).