The lizards will be released into the wild in the fall as part of the Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project.
The lizards will be released into the wild in the fall as part of theThe iconic reptile, also fondly called the horny toad, was once abundant in Texas but has disappeared over the last 40-50 years because of invasive species like fire ants, pesticides, habitat loss and habitat fragmentation. It’s now considered a threatened species.
“We are thrilled about the progress we’ve made with the Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project,” said Tim Morrow, rresident & CEO of San Antonio Zoo, in a press release. “The hatching of 27 baby lizards this season is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team. The addition of the new lizard labs, made possible by our generous donors, has quadrupled our capacity for breeding and caring for these iconic creatures.
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