Ranch Wildlife
These small, armored creatures often end up as roadkill.
What are Armadillos?
This is the nickname of Texas.
What is The Lone Star State?
This Houston-born pop star is known for hits like "Single Ladies" and was once part of Destiny’s Child.
Who is Beyonce?
The year in which Ryan Ranch was established.
What is 2022?
This dip is made with melted cheese and is often served with chips.
What is queso?
These venomous spiders have a bright red belly.
What are black widows?
This is the beautiful state flower of Texas.
What is the Bluebonnet?
This First Lady was known for her big pearl earrings.
Who is Barbara Bush?
Which of the following animals does not appear above one of the hotel rooms?
A. Boar B. Duck C. Roadrunner D. Elk
D. Elk
Southern drink served cold and with lots of sugar.
What is sweet tea?
What are blackbuck?
This "unofficial" motto is often used to express Texas pride.
What is 'Don't mess with Texas'?
Known for his “Alright, alright, alright” catchphrase, this Oscar-winning actor was born in Uvalde, Texas.
Who is Matthew McConaughey?
The number of taxidermy heads hanging or on a pedestal in the canteen, including the head hanging in the bathroom. A. 11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 14
B. 12
What is a breakfast taco?
This large antelope, whose name means "blue cow" in Hindi, was introduced to Texas from India and is now commonly found roaming the state’s ranchlands.
What is nilgai?
This remote West Texas town, with a population under 2,000, is known for its unexplained ghost lights, minimalist art installations, and was once home to a secret military installation during World War II.
What is Marfa?
This Texan, martial artist, and actor starred as Cordell Walker in the long-running series Walker, Texas Ranger.
Who is Chuck Norris?
The species of animal head hanging in the canteen bathroom.
What is a blackbuck?
This cut of beef is prime for Texas barbecue.
What is brisket?
**DAILY DOUBLE** How many points do you wager? Question: Up to how many times its body weight can a dung beetle roll? A. 1141x B. 2547x C. 7756x D. 9793x
A. A dung beetle can roll up to 1141x its body weight.
Rank these Texas counties in order of most to least populous: Travis [Austin], Jim Wells [Ranch], Harris [Houston], Bexar [San Antonio], Dallas.
Harris County [Houston] – ~4.8 million
Dallas County [Dallas] – ~2.6 million
Bexar County [San Antonio] – ~2.1 million
Travis County [Austin] – ~1.3 million
Jim Wells County [Ranch] – ~39,000
This Texas businessman was once director of the CIA.
Who is George H.W. Bush?
**DAILY DOUBLE** How many points do you wager? Question: Between the main house, office, and hotel rooms, how many mattresses are there at Ryan Ranch? A. 20 B. 22 C. 18 D. 19
A. 20
Named for the Spanish word for “little donkey,” this dish popularized in border towns is now a Tex-Mex staple — but didn’t become widespread until the 20th century.
What is a burrito?