The Nature Conservancy in Texas - Reptiles We Protect

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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 Preserve
Barton Creek Habitat
Dolan Falls Preserve
Love Creek Preserve

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Texas is home to nearly 150 species of reptiles—more than any other state in Amercia. Unfortiunately, Texas also ranks first in number of reptile species at risk.

Cagle’s Map Turtle

Once populous along the entire Guadalupe River Basin, Cagle’s map turtle numbers have waned, and remaining populations have been forced southward.

Nature picture credits: Thomas Simpson.