Thursday, November 30, 2006
Mountain Horned Lizard on the Texas Mountain Trail
The Mountain Horned Lizard is found on the trail to the summit of Mt. Livermore in the Davis Mountain Preserve. John Karges, Biologist, for the Nature Conservancy describes these lizards as walking pebbles. The lizard tend to curl up and it color affords it the characteristic of a small stone. The Preserve has open weekend and hikes up to Livermore are available.
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Thank you Beth for posting the photo and words about the special Texas Mountain Horned Lizard aka Horny Toads.
As we know, these lizards we all knew as children are in serious decline. Biologists say they do not know the cause of why Horned Lizards are threatened.
I can tell you it is not because they do not have enough food, there are plenty of harvester ants for them to eat.
My theory is Herbicides, pesticides and other chemicals are the main cause of the decline of the legendary, famous, beloved Horned Toad. These ancient lizards are extremely sensitive to these man made poisonous toxins. We should remember that Horned Toads and Mexican Freetail Bats are bioindicators of the health and biodiversity of our Chihuahuan Desert region.
A public information campaign is needed so residents of west Texas do not use Herbicides like Roundup, or outdoor pesticides anywhere in our yards and rangeland, which are in the Horned Lizard's habitat.
Thanks. I love this blog and Texas Mountain Trail Website.
Bill Addington,
Guerra Farm & Ranch,
Sierra Blanca, Hudspeth County
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As we know, these lizards we all knew as children are in serious decline. Biologists say they do not know the cause of why Horned Lizards are threatened.
I can tell you it is not because they do not have enough food, there are plenty of harvester ants for them to eat.
My theory is Herbicides, pesticides and other chemicals are the main cause of the decline of the legendary, famous, beloved Horned Toad. These ancient lizards are extremely sensitive to these man made poisonous toxins. We should remember that Horned Toads and Mexican Freetail Bats are bioindicators of the health and biodiversity of our Chihuahuan Desert region.
A public information campaign is needed so residents of west Texas do not use Herbicides like Roundup, or outdoor pesticides anywhere in our yards and rangeland, which are in the Horned Lizard's habitat.
Thanks. I love this blog and Texas Mountain Trail Website.
Bill Addington,
Guerra Farm & Ranch,
Sierra Blanca, Hudspeth County
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