Texas is home to one species of otter called the North American River Otter. They are found in Eastern Texas and much of the Eastern United States and throughout Canada. Otters are mammals related to and in the same scientific family as badgers, ferrets and weasels.
Wildlife is all around us and there are many interesting creatures that can be found in your own backyard. Take a walk outside and explore using your senses of sight and sound and you will be surprised what you might find. This issue focuses on four types of backyard bugs: cicadas, fireflies, June bugs and pill bugs.
Texas is home to one species of otter called the North American River Otter. They are found in Eastern Texas and much of the Eastern United States and throughout Canada. Otters are mammals related to and in the same scientific family as badgers, ferrets and weasels. 
Wildlife is all around us and there are many interesting creatures that can be found in your own backyard. Take a walk outside and explore using your senses of sight and sound and you will be surprised what you might find. This issue focuses on four types of backyard bugs: cicadas, fireflies, June bugs and pill bugs.