Baby Komodo Dragon Lizards are known to smear themselves with feces so their own parents will avoid them, and not eat them.
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
New favorite T-Shirt
It read:
“That sounds like a terrible idea!”
“What time?”
This, worn in a restaurant by a guy with one arm wrapped in a bandage and he could hardly walk!
Who knew!
Who knew there was such a thing as Barking Treefrogs! They’re in the Southeastern U.S., but not normally in Texas. But they are at Lost Maples State Natural Area.
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.8076231,-99.5727956,17z
During breeding season, they make a call like a barking dog. I found a You Tube of what they sound like:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=684134022542999
They are really loud, and they can sound off, off and on, all night long. Their call is particularly noticeable to people sleeping (somewhat) in a tent.
Hill Country
Beyond spotty internet. Unintended radio silence for a day or two.