Red-Tailed Hawk      “Chicken Hawk” They have a dark reddish uppertail and paler red undertail Body feathers are highly variable, but usually are mottled brown Live in a variety of regions, but mostly in woods, to plains, and prairie groves, to deserts Prey mostly on rodents Northern Harrier     They have a white rump and a owl like facial appearance Males are grayish above and mostly white below with black wing tips; Females are brown above and have heavy brown streaking and spotting on a whitish belly Common resident of the wetlands They prey on mice, rats, and frogs Great-Horned Owl     They have a wing span up to five feet They are molted brown, yellow, and black; They also have horn-like feathers that protrude from the brow of the bird Head rotates up to 200 degrees, and their eyesight is ten times better than humans They are nocturnal and eat game birds and domestic fowl Bald Eagle      Endangered species and are the national emblem of the U.S. Immature bald eagles look like the golden eagle Live around sea coasts and areas along rivers and lakes Prey mainly on fish Their population has diminished due to shooting, pesticides and human encroachment Bull Frogs      One of the larger frogs in Texas Usually a drab, green color, with a sticky tongue They have a slimy wet skin that allow for air exchange between the body and the environment Live on land and water Eat insects and smaller frogs American Alligator     Size: 6-16 feet Dark, appearing black This reptile can be found in a variety of freshwater habitats, including swamps, lakes, and bayous. It also occurs in the brackish waters of coastal marshes Feed on fish, turtles, birds, crawfish, crabs, and other water life Western Diamond Rattlesnake      Named after it’s diamond shape pattern on it’s back Ranges from 5-8 feet It is venomous that vibrates it’s tail to scare predators It is responsible for more serious snake bites than any other North American snake Eats rabbits, rats, mice, and gophers Badger      They are short-legged, heavy bodied animal with a short, stubby tail They have a long, curved foreclaws and shovel-like hind claws; Head is broad and flattened Fur is long, shaggy, and yellowish-grey; Also have a white stripe that extends from its nose to shoulders Eat Squirrels, gophers, mice, and other small mammals Prefers open country and plains that range over the western U.S. Raccoon       The most economically important furbearer in Texas Black mask over the eyes and ringed tail Nocturnal Has gray coarse shaggy fur with some brown on sides and black on the back Eats animal matter and plants Carry diseases harmful to human Pest and Nuisance Species    Wildlife species that become overabudant in area and may cause crop and livestock damage Pests are harmful to humans in some way Nuisances are usually just annoying or unpleasant