Flighty Friends
Name this red bird known for its local sports team.
Northern Cardinal.
A MO native reptile best known for its hard shell and ability to close it completely into a 'box'.
Box turtle.
A mammal known for getting into trash.
Raccoon.
Often found on the sidewalk after it rains.
Worms.
Even though its a fish, its name is shared with another animal with whiskers.
Catfish.
Missouri's state bird.
Eastern bluebird.
Type of snake known for hanging around near gardens.
Garter snake.
This mammal is famous for its ability to play dead!
Opossum.
Many cartoons show this animal near picnics to find food leftovers.
Ants.
This popular sport fish is named after its big mouth.
Large mouth bass.
A bird commonly known for its blue appearance and angry call.
Blue jay.
Eastern American toad.
This animal will raise its tail and stomp its feet when it feels threatened!
Skunk.
This brown arachnid is known for being somewhat 'shy' and venomous.
Brown recluse.
A fish known for its long snout of spiny teeth.
Gar.
This shore bird has very long legs and a blue-gray body.
Great blue heron.
This venomous reptile shares its name with the metal found in pennies.
Copperhead snake.
This playful weasel species is often found in rivers around MO.
River otter.
Best known for its orange and black coloring, this butterfly traveling to Mexico every year.
Paddlefish.
This small bird can sometimes be heard saying, "Cheeeeseeburger!". It also wears a black hat.
A type of lizard named for the location its often found.
Eastern Fence Lizard.
A native MO animal that is often compared to coyotes, but is now the most endangered of its kind.
American Red Wolf.
This endangered beetle is known for burying dead animals to feed its babies.
American Burying Beetle.
This fish looks ancient and has cartilage in place of bones.
Sturgeon.