The hardest and the most painful thing in life is losing a parent. My Mom was my queen and on Nov. 23rd 2021 my world came crashing down on me. My queen had gained her angel wings. 😭🖤😔🕊💔
#DescansaEnPazMama
😍 Texas will soon open its second largest state park following the acquisition of nearly 54,000 acres in Edwards and Kinney counties, Texas Parks and Wildlife announced. https://t.co/mkbrSSp1Uo
TPWD Photos
La Ciudad de México se tiñó de azul. 💙🚂
¡Grítenlo, aificionados del @CruzAzul!
Ya tienen la décima y el Ángel de la Independencia fue testigo de su alegría. 1️⃣0️⃣
#LaFinalDeLaAfición | #LaLigaDeLaAfición
🐢 Happy World Turtle Day! 🐢
Today we’re celebrating some of our newest hard-shelled friends, rare Spider Tortoises hatched right here at the zoo!
Spider Tortoises are native to the dry forests of Madagascar and are critically endangered in the wild due to habitat loss and the illegal pet trade.
This season, our team has welcomed:
• 4 Common Spider Tortoises
• 9 Northern Spider Tortoises
• 1 extremely rare Southern Spider Tortoise
To put that into perspective, this is only about the 12th Southern Spider Tortoise ever hatched at Zoo Knoxville, a huge milestone for this species.
Behind every hatchling is an incredible amount of time, dedication, and expert care focused on helping ensure the survival of these amazing tortoises. We’re so thankful for the keepers and animal care teams who work every day to protect wildlife.
Be sure to stop by and meet some of our turtle and tortoise friends on your next visit to Zoo Knoxville! 💚
This World Turtle Day, we're shell-ebrating some adorable new arrivals! 🎉
Behind-the-scenes, 46 tiny critically endangered Western Swamp Turtles have hatched through our collaborative breeding program.
More at https://t.co/rCjIx69ewv
Happy World Turtle Day! Big or small, we shell-ebrate them all!
Turtles and tortoises are not just icons of longevity; they're ecological superheroes! From seed dispersal to habitat engineering, they play crucial roles in shaping ecosystems and maintaining biodiversity 🌎🐢
Thank you Austin for making George's final two shows of the year unforgettable at @MoodyCenterATX. We appreciate every fan who came out and sang along, and to @carterxfaith for kicking things off each night!
📸: Justin Cook