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is more often from within our own species!
I often see where others say they'll be offline for a while. Well - I thought about posting just that but I will be off and on (more off than on) for up until almost the end of September. As Arnold said - I'll be back.
A view of the lower Devils River in Val Verde County. Although the river is riddled with invasive and chinaberry, the Devils River itself acts as a refuge for many endemic and endangered species, including several cacti, the Texas Horned Lizard, Conchos Pupfish, the Devils River Minnow, a disjunct orchid, a handful of songbirds, and even the Bald Eagle. Despite the diversity-rich ecosystems within and around the river, the Devils River also attracts much human traffic in the forms of ecotourism and sightseers from within and beyond Texas’s borders. Spring fed, this river offers what is said to be the most pristine, crystal-clear waters in Texas, and this reputation plays a significant role in attracting visitors to the accessible spring heads. Many visitors come to visit the springs and even drink water at the springs as it’s pushed up from the earth. Unfortunately, due to the extensive drought conditions in the region, the Devils River is low and there does seem to be an increasing amount of algal blooms. However, the springs themselves show no signs of ceasing, and people continue to visit the area, entering and exiting the river every day.
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