Missouri Mammals
Do you think they can smell themselves?
The same name as a popular restaurant, this songbird is one of the most widespread in the western world.
What is a robin?
This Prehistoric Fish has become one of the biggest economic benefits to Missouri conservation, it is particularly difficult to capture and requires no bait.
What is a Spoonbill or Paddlefish?
What are "Asian" invasive jumping Carp?
This bird, also also called a greenhead is possibly the most noteworthy waterfowl in the world.
What is a Mallard Duck?
What are bats?
Springfield Baseball Team or common bird through the states.
What is a Cardinal?
This gamefish comes in either black or white and is found in virtually every body of water in Missouri.
What is a crappie?
These green insect that leaves small "D" shaped holes in trees is the leading reason why you cannot move firewood.
What is the Emerald Ash Borer?
What is a Whitetail Deer?
How do you pronounce this animals name? also Missouri's only marsupial.
The smallest migratory bird is easily one of the most popular as many Missourians love to count how many come to their feeders, interestingly enough they are the only bird capable of flying backwards.
What is a Hummingbird?
Scaleless and unpleasant, this fish family is a popular target for noodler's and anglers around the world.
What is a catfish?
Not a good messenger anymore, Trapping and hunting have been key ways to help control this holographic bird.
What is a Pigeon?
Do you think this big guy can't fly? Ben Franklin was a huge advocate for this animal being our nations symbol.
What is a Turkey?
A pack of these Canines are capable of running up to 40 mph and taking down bears. If you are the fastest one you are the first pick for their monogamous partner for life.
What is a coyote?
Ranging from Alaska to Desert rivers to Mangrove swamps, these heavy fish eaters are as adaptive in their environment as they come.
What is a Great Blue Heron or Crane?
Baitfish, panfish, and delicacy this sunfish is the foundation of all bodies of water and comes in a hybrid version.
What is a bluegill?
What is a crayfish?
Generally hunted with Dogs, this masked furbearers habitat ranges from cities to trees.
What is a Raccoon?
This largest member of the weasel family can hold its breath up to 8 minutes underwater. Its carnivorous diet can clean a waterway out of fish quickly.
What is a river otter?
DDT was detrimental to this birds population, leading to federal mandate and even more protection of this species.
What is a bald eagle?
It has teef! This fish is native to Missouri rivers and streams but in recent years has been reproduced by the conservation department to meet the growing demands of anglers
What is a Walleye
When this animal first became prevalent in Missouri, it had a shoot on sight rule, However in recent years the ability to trap these animals in large groups have prohibited hunters from shooting these animals on many public grounds.
What are Feral Hogs?
This Migratory bird isn't fond of water, but is definitely fond of weddings. Being the first hunting season of the fall promotes the popularity of hunting this animal.
What is a Mourning dove?