GRAPHIC: Combined photograph and digital text image. The photographic background shows the bayou on UHCL. The text reads "A Glimpse at UHCL Wildlife." Graphic by The Signal reporter Jennifer Martinez — A bayou runs through the middle of the UHCL campus. Dozens of species of wildlife call UHCL and the nearby area home. Photo by The Signal reporter Jennifer Martinez.

INFOGRAPHIC: Taking a glimpse at diverse wildlife on campus

By Jennifer Martinez On Jul 2, 2019 754 0

The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) campus sits atop 524 acres of land set aside as a nature preserve. Adjacent to the Armand Bayou Nature Center, UHCL is home to dozens of indigenous species of plants and animals, many of which can be easily spotted from various accessible locations on campus. The following is a sampling of some of the wild animals that can often be spotted wandering about between the buildings. For more information regarding animal sightings on campus, check out the Environmental Institute of Houston’s iNaturalist database.

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GRAPHIC: Combined computer and traditional illustration depicting various wildlife found at UHCL, including brief facts to go along with the images of animals. Animals include: white-tailed deer, red-shouldered hawk, opossum, crow, coyote, armadillo, purple martin, raccoon, tricolored heron, and American alligator. Graphic and illustrations by The Signal reporter Jennifer Martinez. — Dozens of species make their home on the nature preserve that makes up the UHCL campus. Included is a brief glimpse at some of the more visible species on campus. Graphic and illustrations by The Signal reporter Jennifer Martinez.