Ranch Life Book 3: Ranch Wildlife

Overview

The National Ranching Heritage Center is proud to partner with Hank the Cowdog for Ranch Wildlife, the latest addition to the Ranch Life Learning series. In this book, Hank introduces readers to the many wild creatures that call the ranch home, including coyotes, buzzards, porcupines, rabbits, rattlesnakes, and burrowing owls. Students also learn about the lesser-known species that play a vital role in the ranch ecosystem and how ranchers protect wildlife and habitat.

Learning Focus

• Identifying wildlife commonly found on Texas ranches
• Understanding food chains, habitats, and ecosystems
• Exploring the balance between ranch animals and native wildlife
• Learning about conservation and land stewardship

Hank shows that ranches are more than just homes for livestock—they’re thriving ecosystems full of life, balance, and discovery!