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Monday, April 15, 2013  The yellow gold eyes of a bobcat reflect the late afternoon light as the thirsty cat laps up the tepid water.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A black-throated sparrow proclaims his territory from atop a spiny yucca, while nearby a cactus wren sings from a thorny branch.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Huge rattlesnakes, majestic bucks, colorful birds and trophy trout…yes, it has been a spectacular year in the South Texas wildlands.  Richard Moore looks back at 2012 in the outdoors.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  The South Texas wildlands are home to some very large diamondback rattlesnakes, and Richard Moore shares an encounter with an impressive six foot rattler.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Two illegal immigrants from Guatemala are spending time in a Kingsville hospital after being bitten by a rattlesnake.

Monday, January 31, 2011  The snowy white heads of two downy chicks are barely visible as a red-tailed hawk prepares their first meal of the day.

Monday, September 27, 2010  First light reveals a huge indigo ascending an ancient oak. The shiny black serpent is at least seven feet long and wonderfully adept at gliding its impressive length up the tree.

Friday, March 05, 2010  With warmer weather, the Valley’s largest venomous snake is becoming active. The Nature Report has some vital tips if you encounter one.

Wednesday, September 09, 2009  It’s not unusual to find several species of South Texas snakes hunting thru the trees but as sometimes the serpents are surprisingly large and occasionally they even have rattles.