wildlife

This is one of the many reasons I love living in Missouri. You just never know when you're gonna wake up, look out your windows and see an unbelievable sight. That's what just happened to a tiny Missouri town that suddenly realized they were overtaken by buffalo.

It's no revelation that the black bear population is growing in Missouri, but will the population of these predators ever expand to the northern parts of the state? A new map share says yes and it's already begun.

It's not easy being an elk in Illinois these days especially if you're looking for a relationship. Don't ask me how I know. There's a report that one of these large animals is currently traversing the great state of Illinois near Springfield in search of a mate. I can prove that most of this is true.

Have mountain lions ever been spotted in northeast Missouri? Absolutely. There have been 3 confirmed sightings I have found including 2 that happened only a few years ago.

If you've ever asked the question about whether or not you can really pet a kangaroo in Missouri, I can answer it for you. The answer is absolutely, but the question of "should you" is another one entirely.

The pigs have had enough and are oinking back!

I don't want this to sound weird, but I am a big fan of squirrels. They are entertaining creatures that appear to have a sense of humor, too. It's true that Missouri has a very high squirrel-to-human ratio, but you should see our neighbors in Kansas.

If you've never seen a black bear in Missouri, the odds are you will eventually if you live in the state long enough. That's especially true this time of year as conservation agents are warning that black bear sightings are about to increase big time and there's one main reason why.

I believe there is a perception that mountain lion sightings in the Missouri are on the rise, but is that really the truth. I've looked at the actual data shared by the Missouri Department of Conservation and was truly surprised at what a difference a year makes.

Your Jack-o'-Lantern isn't that cool, bro.