Armadillos to Ziziphus
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Armadillos to Ziziphus

A Naturalist in the Texas Hill Country

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Armadillos to Ziziphus

A Naturalist in the Texas Hill Country

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A collection of essays on the ecology, biodiversity, and restoration of the Texas Hill Country. For most of five decades, evolutionary biologist David Hillis has studied the biodiversity of the Texas Hill Country. Since the 1990s, he has worked to restore the natural beauty and diversity of his Mason County ranch, the Double Helix. In his excursions around his ranch and across the Edwards Plateau, Hillis came to realize how little most people know about the plants and animals around them or their importance to our everyday lives. He began thinking about how natural history is connected to our enjoyment of life, especially in a place as beautiful and beloved as the Hill Country, which, not coincidentally, happens to be one of the most biodiverse parts of Texas.

Featuring short nontechnical essays accompanied by vivid color photos, Armadillos to Ziziphus is a charming and casual introduction to the environment of the region. Whether walking the pasture with his Longhorn cattle, explaining the ecological significance of microscopic organisms in springtime mud puddles, or marveling at the local Ziziphus (aka Lotebush, a spiny shrub), Hillis guides first-time visitors and long-term residents alike in an appreciation for the Hill Country's natural beauty and diversity.

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Publisher
University of Texas Press
Year
2023
ISBN
9781477326756
Topic
Biological Sciences
Subtopic
Ecosystems & Habitats
Index
Biological Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Series Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface
  8. I. The Texas Hill Country: A Naturalist’s Paradise
  9. II. The Seasonal Life of a Vernal Pool
  10. III. Flowing Waters: Aquifers, Caves, Springs, and Rivers
  11. IV. Life of a Grassland
  12. V. In the Woodlands and Brushlands
  13. VI. Backyard Biology
  14. VII. Climatic Adaptations
  15. VIII. Restoration and the Future of the Hill Country’s Natural Resources
  16. Index