Animals
What is Missouri's smallest mammal?
Least Shrew
You can predict the winter weather with what tree fruit?
the persimmon
What type of mammals raise their young in a pouch?
marsupials
an American white pelican can weigh up to how many pounds?
30 pounds
How many species of skink are there in Missouri>
6
Kentucky
bald cypress trees breathe through their________
"knees"
When a rock or stump is submerged just below the surface of the water, the water flowing around it forms what shape?
a V
How many species of beetles have biologists named?
250,000 to 400,000
Spoonbill are also known as what?
paddlefish
Collared lizards are found in what type of ecosystem?
Glades
"The Elvis" s'more adds what other unusual ingredient?
Banana
the largest bald cypress tree is found in what county?
New Madrid
Dragonfly larvae are found in what habitat?
Underwater
Feb
Crayfish escape predators by flipping their tail and moving in what direction?
backwards
When is arbor day?
1st Friday in april
Name 1 species mentioned in the magazine that you could find at MINGO national wildlife refuge
green tree frog, bald cypress tree and swamp rabbits.
Where would you find benthic macroinvertebrates?
shallow water with ripples
Collard lizards to what to impress a mate?
pushups
Ounce for ounce what do biologists say is Missouri's angriest animal?
Hummingbirds
when making a fire, what is the dry, fluffy material that lights easily called?
Tinder
There are more than _________ conservation areas scattered across the state?
1000
What type of swallow has a completely white head?
the rough-winged swallow
When taking pictures if it best if you follow the "rule of ______."
thirds