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08-14-2006, 11:42 PM
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Horned Toad!!!
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08-14-2006, 11:45 PM
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Awwwwesome Grim....I have always wanted to see one of those in person,,,congrats on the fantastic find.
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08-15-2006, 12:47 AM
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Awesome...apparently there are pygmy horned toads here in washington...I have yet to find one but I also have yet to look...who wants to organize a search party?
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08-15-2006, 12:50 AM
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Awesome find Grim!! Hes adorable 
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08-15-2006, 01:24 AM
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I will assume you released the animal after the pictures?
Good looking animal, I know of a few "communities" we use to study just south of W. Falls, as well as several more up in Oklahoma. It's a shame they are becoming rare..
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08-15-2006, 01:55 AM
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i caught him at dusk so i'll be releasing him tomorrow during the day, i have a problem with releasing herps at night, it gets pretty cool here during the night and thats when the coyotes and other preds come out. It is a shame they are becoming rare, because its a really pretty herp
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08-15-2006, 08:21 AM
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Grim this is something you might be interested in.
Where are Horned Lizards in Texas? A Current Distribution Based on Citizen Scientist Monitoring.
Linam, Lee Ann J.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, 200 Hoots Holler Rd., Wimberley, TX 78676. lalinam@wimberley-tx.com
In 1997 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department launched the Texas Horned Lizard Watch, relying on two premises: Texas citizens are interested in the status of the Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum), and these same citizens are capable of gathering scientifically significant data regarding its status. The program, one of many “citizen science” programs now emerging in Texas and elsewhere, offers participants a choice of participating at several levels representing varying degrees of complexity and scientific rigor. Since its inception, over 170 volunteers have returned species and habitat data from over 250 total locations in 157 counties, while less detailed sighting data has been accumulated from 201 of Texas’ 254 counties. Results to date have helped to refine our understanding of Texas horned lizard distribution, showing widespread occurrence in West and South Texas; reduced occurrence in Central Texas, North Texas and the Lower Rio Grande Valley; and very rare occurrence in Southeast Texas and the upper coastal counties. Anecdotal accounts identify the 1970s as the median period of horned lizard decline; however, at least 150 counties have reported sightings of Texas horned lizards since 2000. Statistical comparisons (chi-square) of volunteer data have shown that presence of the Texas Horned Lizard is related to presence of harvester ant species (Pogonomyrmex) and absence of the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta). Data to date have failed to detect a relationship between horned lizard presence and land use, habitat type, or soil type. As additional years of data accumulate, it is hoped that this program may track trends in horned lizard populations, as well as the variables that affect the abundance and conservation of this popular species.
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I have a little ceramic horned lizard that my father-in-law gave me, but the real one is even cuter! Love the stripe down its back!
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Great find!
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Originally Posted by Merlin
Grim this is something you might be interested in.
Where are Horned Lizards in Texas? A Current Distribution Based on Citizen Scientist Monitoring.
Linam, Lee Ann J.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, 200 Hoots Holler Rd., Wimberley, TX 78676. lalinam@wimberley-tx.com
In 1997 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department launched the Texas Horned Lizard Watch, relying on two premises: Texas citizens are interested in the status of the Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum), and these same citizens are capable of gathering scientifically significant data regarding its status. The program, one of many “citizen science” programs now emerging in Texas and elsewhere, offers participants a choice of participating at several levels representing varying degrees of complexity and scientific rigor. Since its inception, over 170 volunteers have returned species and habitat data from over 250 total locations in 157 counties, while less detailed sighting data has been accumulated from 201 of Texas’ 254 counties. Results to date have helped to refine our understanding of Texas horned lizard distribution, showing widespread occurrence in West and South Texas; reduced occurrence in Central Texas, North Texas and the Lower Rio Grande Valley; and very rare occurrence in Southeast Texas and the upper coastal counties. Anecdotal accounts identify the 1970s as the median period of horned lizard decline; however, at least 150 counties have reported sightings of Texas horned lizards since 2000. Statistical comparisons (chi-square) of volunteer data have shown that presence of the Texas Horned Lizard is related to presence of harvester ant species (Pogonomyrmex) and absence of the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta). Data to date have failed to detect a relationship between horned lizard presence and land use, habitat type, or soil type. As additional years of data accumulate, it is hoped that this program may track trends in horned lizard populations, as well as the variables that affect the abundance and conservation of this popular species. |
thats interesting especially about the harvester ant species and fire ants(we don't have fire ants here yay!) Should I send the location of where I found this little guy to that email address? I'm hoping that I can find more of these guys around here, cuz they're cool little lizards.
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