Wildlife Fun Facts
How many hearts do Octopi have?
Three
Who are our two advisors?
Dr. Webb & Dr. Werdel
What is the scientific name of the American Bison?
Bison bison
Who runs our social media accounts?
Adoriam
What education is required to become a Game Warden?
A bachelor's degree and attend the Game Warden Training Academy
When was the most devastating New World Screwworm outbreak in Texas?
1976
Where will we be taking students for TCTWS in the Spring?
Galveston, TX
What is the scientific name of Caracara?
Caracara plancus
Who runs our BBQ committee?
Clayton and Will
What act prohibits the sale, purchase and transportation of illegally acquired fish, wildlife and plants?
Lacey Act
What does Jacobson's organ sense and in which animals is it found?
It detects smells and is found in snakes and lizards
What state do we go to in the Spring semester for duck capture?
Louisiana
What is the scientific name of Common Ragweed?
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Who was last year's Conclave Chair?
Brayden Musgrove
What is the minimum age you can obtain a Hunter's Education Certification in Texas? (Assuming you were born after 1971)
9 years old
What bird species has been recorded using parthenogenesis?
California Condor
What year was the TAMU Chapter of The Wildlife Society formed?
1967
What is the scientific name of the spotted hyena?
Crocuta crocuta
Who was on the Education Committee last year?
Kait
Who signed the Endangered Species Act into law?
Richard Nixon
What light spectrum do Mexican Free-tailed Bats see in?
Visible light and UV light
When was The Wildlife Society founded?
1937
What is the scientific name of the infraorder of dragonflies?
Anisoptera
How much can Clayton bench?
When is the core season for Alligator hunting in Texas this year?
Sept. 10-30