Animals in Texas

Wildlife

Ocelot

Spotted wild cat from the Americas, active at night and climbs well.

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White-tailed Deer

Common American deer with a white underside to its tail.

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Red Fox

Adaptable carnivore with reddish coat, common in rural and urban areas.

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American Bison

Massive grazing mammal with a hump, once dominant in North America.

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Cougar

Large solitary cat found across the Americas, also called mountain lion.

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Coyote

Adaptable wild canid native to North America, known for its howl.

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Bobcat

Small wild cat with tufted ears and spotted coat, native to North America.

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Raccoon

Nocturnal mammal with masked face and ringed tail, very adaptable.

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Pronghorn

Fast North American ungulate with forked horns, thrives in open plains.

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Armadillo

Mammal with a protective bony shell, digs and feeds on insects.

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Opossum

Nocturnal marsupial with prehensile tail, plays dead when threatened.

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Gray Fox

Small wild canid that can climb trees, common in forests and scrublands.

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Rattlesnake

Venomous pit viper with a rattle on its tail, found in the Americas.

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Cottonmouth Snake

Venomous North American snake that shows white mouth when threatened.

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Barn Owl

Nocturnal owl with heart-shaped face, hunts rodents silently.

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Hummingbird

Tiny bird with rapid wing beats, feeds on flower nectar.

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Sparrow

Small brown songbird, common in cities, fields, and gardens.

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Bald Eagle

White-headed eagle, national bird of the United States.

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Golden Eagle

Powerful raptor with golden-brown feathers, hunts in mountains and plains.

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Trumpeter Swan

North American swan with deep honking call, entirely white as adult.

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Wren

Tiny brown songbird with a loud voice, common in many habitats.

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Bull Shark

Aggressive shark that can swim in both salt and freshwater.

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Most Dangerous Animals in Texas

Texas is big and wild in parts, and some animals match that. Venomous snakes and wild cats can be found in certain areas, but most people won’t ever cross paths with them.