There are over 100 species of animals that are considered endangered in Texas. Among the most at risk are the ocelot, red wolf, grey wolf, and jaguarundi.
These species face several threats, with habitat destruction and poaching being the most significant. As land is developed, natural environments shrink, leaving animals with fewer places to live and hunt.
According to The Nature Conservatory, fewer than 100 Ocelots remain in Texas. They once roamed freely between South Texas and Mexico, but their range has significantly declined.
According to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the red wolf has also decreased due to hunting and habitat loss. Grey wolves have been pushed out of Texas entirely due to similar pressures.
Jaguarundi, although smaller and less threatening, are also endangered as their habitats continue to disappear.
