As America Marks 250 Years, This Toad Is Vanishing. Can Texas Save It?
The Houston toad, a species found exclusively in Texas, is facing extinction due to significant habitat loss from development and agriculture. Wildlife experts and government agencies are collaborating on a large-scale effort to save the toad, including the recent release of one million eggs into Bastrop State Park. This initiative aims not only to boost the toad population but also to use the species as an indicator of overall environmental health in Texas. AI
