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100

Name this red bird known for its local sports team.

Northern Cardinal.

100

A MO native reptile best known for its hard shell and ability to close it completely into a 'box'.

Box turtle.

100

A mammal known for getting into trash.

Raccoon.

100

Often found on the sidewalk after it rains.

Worms.

100

Even though its a fish, its name is shared with another animal with whiskers. 

Catfish.

200

Missouri's state bird.

Eastern bluebird.

200

Type of snake known for hanging around near gardens.

Garter snake.

200

This mammal is famous for its ability to play dead!

Opossum. 

200

Many cartoons show this animal near picnics to find food leftovers. 

Ants.

200

This popular sport fish is named after its big mouth.

Large mouth bass.

300

A bird commonly known for its blue appearance and angry call.

Blue jay.

300
An amphibian that is often accused of giving people warts. 

Eastern American toad.

300

This animal will raise its tail and stomp its feet when it feels threatened!

Skunk.

300

This brown arachnid is known for being somewhat 'shy' and venomous.

Brown recluse.

300

A fish known for its long snout of spiny teeth.

Gar.

400

This shore bird has very long legs and a blue-gray body.

Great blue heron.

400

This venomous reptile shares its name with the metal found in pennies.

Copperhead snake.

400

This playful weasel species is often found in rivers around MO. 

River otter.

400

Best known for its orange and black coloring, this butterfly traveling to Mexico every year. 

Monarch butterfly.
400
Named for its long snout in the shape of a paddle.

Paddlefish.

500

This small bird can sometimes be heard saying, "Cheeeeseeburger!". It also wears a black hat. 

Black-capped chickadee.
500

A type of lizard named for the location its often found.

Eastern Fence Lizard.

500

A native MO animal that is often compared to coyotes, but is now the most endangered of its kind. 

American Red Wolf.

500

This endangered beetle is known for burying dead animals to feed its babies. 

American Burying Beetle.

500

This fish looks ancient and has cartilage in place of bones. 

Sturgeon.

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