The Nature Conservancy in Texas - Mammals We Protect

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

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Mammals evolved from reptiles about 220 million years ago. After the extinction of dinosaurs around 65 million years ago, mammals diversified to fill the many vacated niches in a wide range of habitats. Mammals now patrol the skies, inhabit the seas, and migrate across the land.

Black Bear

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

Ocelot

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

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.

Nature picture credits (top to bottom): Paul Berquist, and The Nature Conservancy.