MAD ISLAND, Texas (AP) — Strange things are aloft in the bird world. Endangered whooping cranes flew 2,500 miles from Canada to Texas, where they usually spend the whole winter. Instead, they pecked around for a short time and flew back. In Nebraska, other cranes …Read more »
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WHOOPING CRANE CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
Aransas Refuge Estimates 245 Whooping Cranes
February 24th, 2012 | Related PressAransas National Wildlife Refuge biologists now estimate the population of whooping cranes to be approximately 245 individuals within their survey area. This number does not include whoopers known to be in at least five other Texas counties and other states. Some of the birds are moving …Read more »
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THE ECONOMIST
The thirsty road ahead: Drought may force the state to take tougher measures
November 10th, 2011 | Related PressWater in Texas The thirsty road ahead Drought may force the state to take tougher measures Nov 12th 2011 | AUSTIN | from the print edition THIS year Texas had the hottest summer ever recorded in any state. In September wildfires swept through the town …Read more »
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AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Current drought could become worst ever, state climatologist says
November 10th, 2011 | Related PressCurrent drought could become worst ever, state climatologist says By Farzad Mashhood AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF Texas could be in the midst of a drought the history books have never seen, meaning water planners need to prepare for worse than what they’ve seen, state climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon …Read more »
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