In they released , eggs in cases that protect the fragile eggs until they become tadpoles. So far, has been a successful year thanks to those , eggs. In past years, mating calls of Houston Toads have been scarce, but were more prominent this year. A very good sign for long-term sustainability! Our veterinarians provided medical care for turtles in and 17 in to-date. Come to the Zoo! Recycle your old batteries. Since amphibians, like the Houston toad, have sensitive skin that absorbs the environment around them, recycling batteries will help keep them healthy!
Use a reusable bag when you go shopping. Single-use plastic bags are often confused by sea turtles as sea jellies — one of their favorite foods! Want to know more about what you can do to help save animals in the wild? Skip to Content Endangered Species Day is an opportunity for people of all ages to learn about the importance of protecting endangered species as well as everyday actions they can take to help protect them.
Local wildlife like the critically endangered Houston toad can benefit when we reuse water. A common green sea turtle rehabs in the Houston Zoo Kipp Aquarium. This facility is managed by two full-time Houston toad specialists who care for the toads and work closely with the program partners in the breed-and-release efforts.
Take the family and visit Bastrop State park, the only remaining state-protected area where Houston toads can still be found! Skip to Content All Animals Houston Toad Historically, the Houston toad ranged across central and east Texas, but a drought and urban expansion in the s saw the population decline. Stable Threatened Endangered. This program is saving this rare Texas toad from extinction. As of April , a minimum of 13 wild egg strands were found in one pond alone.
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