Exotic Wildlife Species By: Mike McManners, Ben Burkhalter, & Jennifer Muller Edited By: Kaci Greer.
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Exotic Wildlife Species
By: Mike McManners,
Ben Burkhalter,
& Jennifer Muller
Edited By: Kaci Greer
Objectives Define ‘exotic’ wildlife species found in
Texas
Identify ten exotic wildlife species found in Texas
Discuss policies and hunting regulations concerning exotic wildlife in Texas.
House/English Sparrow
Originally from Europe Males have gray crown,
chestnut colored neck, black beak, & grayish-brown feathers
Associates with human activity in urban & rural setting
Starling
Since introduction in New York in the 1890, they have flourished to the point of being pests
Yellow beak with black
Norway Rat
Grayish brown fur on top and pale
House Mouse
Small, slender rodent Slightly pointed nose Small black eyes Large, nearly hairless
ears Scaly tail
Grass Carp
Brassy-green to golden in color
Robust, humped body Small mouth Two barbells on each
side of the upper jaw Heavy toothed spine
on dorsal and anal fins
Walking Catfish
Aquarium fish from Asia that has escaped and now threatens the aquatic system of North America
Pale white in color Can “walk” overland
to get to new areas
Nutria
Large rodent, similar to a beaver
Tail is long, round, and sparsely haired
Mammary gland on along the mid-line of the back
Pelage is dark, slaty, underfur overlaid with long, glossy dark brown or yellow brown guard hairs
Ring-necked Pheasants
Long, pointed tail Males tails are barred Feathers have an
iridescent color pattern
White collar around neck
Bright red face patch
Aoudad/Barbary Sheep
Large horns that curve outward, backward, then inward on the males
Same on females only smaller
Distinctive long hair on front of chest, throat and front legs
Axis Deer
Reddish-brown with white spots throughout entire life
Normally have 6 point antlers
Blackbuck Antelope
Contrasting black and white body color
Long twisted horns
Objectives Define ‘exotic’ wildlife species found in
Texas
Identify ten exotic wildlife species found in Texas
Discuss policies and hunting regulations concerning exotic wildlife in Texas.
Sources www.enature.com Curriculum Materials for Agriscience 381,
Wildlife and Recreation Management, Instructional Materials Service
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