Wildlife

Frog gigging — hunting with a three-pronged spear — is a dying art that nevertheless draws thousands to Missouri marshes in search of a tasty treat with deep cultural roots.

From “sisterly scuffles” to the “snakey cup of shame,” naturalist Lauren Baker shares the realities of caring for a two-headed snake.

The rare lemon cuckoo bumblebee bee was recently spotted in a Belleville garden by an amateur citizen scientist. The bee’s population has been on the decline, but this recent sighting could mean good news for rare bee species and bumblebees in the region.

In May, the Ballwin Wildlife Rescue Center’s “I found a fawn” website traffic was up 635%.

Missouri Department of Conservation believes that an increase in mountain lion sightings indicates a healthier environment.

Wildlife Rescue Center in Ballwin bounces back from COVID-19 closures with its first open house since 2019.

Hellbenders once thrived in cold, fast-moving Missouri streams, but their populations have plummeted since the 1980s.

Missouri state officials are considering whether to extend the harvest seasons for eight wildlife species.

Wild turkey populations in Missouri have taken a nosedive in the past 15 years. Biologists say the declines are connected to dwindling numbers of baby turkeys statewide.

The Missouri Botanical Garden has partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to track and research bats in the region since 2017.