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CHUNGUS IS THE CHAMP ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ†๐Ÿฟ๏ธGive it up for the chonkiest chunk at Texas State Parks ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘Chungus beat Squirrelly Temple by a ...
10/23/2026

CHUNGUS IS THE CHAMP ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ†๐Ÿฟ๏ธ

Give it up for the chonkiest chunk at Texas State Parks ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Chungus beat Squirrelly Temple by a dimple. It was ever so close!

Congratulations to Cooper State Park Doctors Creek Unit and Fort Parker State Park for their adorably squishy squirrels.

THANK YOU to everyone who voted ๐Ÿ™

p.s. Please donโ€™t feed the squirrels. They got this ๐Ÿ˜‹

๐Ÿ† FAT SQUIRREL WEEK FINALS ๐Ÿ†Before you meet our contestants, here are instructions on how to vote:๏ฟผ๐Ÿ‘ Like, comment, or t...
10/23/2026

๐Ÿ† FAT SQUIRREL WEEK FINALS ๐Ÿ†

Before you meet our contestants, here are instructions on how to vote:
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๐Ÿ‘ Like, comment, or tag a friend under the PHOTO of your favorite squirrel! Each reaction or comment counts as a vote.
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๐Ÿ‘Ž Votes made in the main comment section of the post WILL NOT count unless you mention the squirrel you're voting for!
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โฐ VOTING CLOSES AT 6PM TONIGHT! Check back later in the evening after voting closes to see the winner.

NOW, MEET THE FINALISTS:

๐Ÿฟ **CH-CH-CH-CHUNGUUUUS**

Cooper State Park Doctors Creek Unit CHUNGUS hails from behind the Lone Pine Boat Ramp Dumpster. He faced a hard life since the age of 2 when his Momma mysteriously disappeared during a seemingly harmless road crossing in the big city.

Since then, CHUNGUS has been forced to fight for his right to eat excessively...because tomorrow is never guaranteed.

VOTE CHUNGUS to make a difference in the world!

๐Ÿฟ **SWEET SQUIRRELLY TEMPLE**

Fort Parker State Park SQUIRRELLY TEMPLE is famous for her rounded cheeks and a cheerful spirit you just canโ€™t shake. Despite her rather hairy feet, these twinkle toes can tap a mean beat.

Other fat squirrels should give up the fight, cause as Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, โ€œAs long as we have Squirrelly Temple, weโ€™ll be alright!โ€

FDR also created the triple C, which built her beautiful home park. VOTE SQUIRRELLY TEMPLE to put the dimples in your smile.

Help get out the vote!

GET OUT THE VOTE ๐Ÿ—ณWhoโ€™s your pick to advance to the finals? Click on the parks to read the squirrels' bios and vote for ...
10/22/2026

GET OUT THE VOTE ๐Ÿ—ณ
Whoโ€™s your pick to advance to the finals?

Click on the parks to read the squirrels' bios and vote for your fav ๐Ÿ‘‡

Fort Parker State Park vs Bastrop State Park and Buescher State Park

Cooper State Park Doctors Creek Unit vs Guadalupe River State Park and Honey Creek State Natural Area

Voting closes at 6pm!

New World screwworm has been detected in a hunter-harvested elk in Pecos County New World screwworm is a devastating pes...
10/21/2026

New World screwworm has been detected in a hunter-harvested elk in Pecos County

New World screwworm is a devastating pest that can kill infected animals.

Hunters, please inspect your harvest for maggots or a rotted flesh odor.

DETAILS below ๐Ÿ‘‡

DAY 2 of Fat Squirrel Week ๐ŸฟVote for your favorite chonks to advance to the quarter finals ๐Ÿ‘‡ Tap on each park to see the...
10/19/2026

DAY 2 of Fat Squirrel Week ๐Ÿฟ
Vote for your favorite chonks to advance to the quarter finals ๐Ÿ‘‡ Tap on each park to see the squirrels

Mother Neff State Park v Bastrop State Park + Buescher State Park

Meridian State Park v Palo Pinto Mountains State Park

Village Creek State Park v Guadalupe River State Park +Honey Creek State Natural Area

Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm at LBJ State Park v Cooper State Park South Sulphur Unit

Itโ€™s FAT SQUIRREL WEEK, yโ€™all!! ๐Ÿฟ ๐ŸŽ‰Texas State Parks are competing for the plumpest, chunkiest squirrel in the state.Che...
10/18/2026

Itโ€™s FAT SQUIRREL WEEK, yโ€™all!! ๐Ÿฟ ๐ŸŽ‰

Texas State Parks are competing for the plumpest, chunkiest squirrel in the state.

Check out the brackets in the comments and cast your vote ๐Ÿ‘‡ Every nut counts!



1st up:

Fort Richardson State Park v San Angelo State Park

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area v Fort Parker State Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park v Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

Cooper State Park Doctors Creek Unit v Mission Tejas State Park

BRING ON THE BUZZ ๐Ÿ“ธShare your pics of these tiny-but-mighty heroes during the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz Oct. 16 - Nov 1....
10/17/2026

BRING ON THE BUZZ ๐Ÿ“ธ

Share your pics of these tiny-but-mighty heroes during the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz Oct. 16 - Nov 1.

Bees, butterflies, moths and so many more!

Upload your pics to iNaturalist.org for instant identification!

DETAILS ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://tpwd.texas.gov/pollinators

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