Lake sturgeon

Health, Science & Environment

Missouri scientists eavesdrop on an ancient river giant to prevent its extinction

Shahla Farzan

Lake sturgeon are ancient creatures that have survived cataclysmic events over millions of years. But scientists worry they might not survive us.
Health, Science & Environment

State wildlife officials hope to raise Missouri's endangered lake sturgeon population

Eli Chen

Missouri Department of Conservation officials are stocking the Meramec River with lake sturgeon, a species that is endangered in the state, in hopes of…
Health, Science & Environment

Jurassic fish reproducing once more in Missouri rivers

For the first time in 30 years, the Missouri Department of Conservation has confirmed evidence that the state-endangered lake sturgeon is reproducing in…