This was a neat habitat that I investigated in Missouri.

Fowler's Toads are often found in sandy areas like this one.

The American Bird Grasshopper is the largest flying grasshopper in the United States.

I haven't seen an Eastern Narrowmouth Toad in 30 years, so I was pretty stoked to find this one.

This was the first time I've seen Black Vultures while out and about.

Six-lined Racerunners are long, slender, fast-moving lizards found in open areas.

I decided to continue on my visit to Missouri and check out this wildlife preserve.

Red-ear Sliders.

Broad-banded Water Snake.

North America's littlest falcon, the American Kestrel packs a predator's fierce intensity into its small body. It's also one of the most colorful of all raptors.

Green Sunfish.

A Black Kingsnake I found crossing the road in southern Illinois on my way back from Missouri.

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