MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION Breadcrumb Home Wildlife Wildlife Facts Wildlife Facts IN THIS SECTION Amphibian and Reptile Facts Aquatic Invertebrate Facts Be Bear Aware Bird Facts Butterfly and Moth Facts Don't Adopt Wildlife Fish Facts Insect, Spider and Kin Facts Mammal Facts Wildlife Facts Media Image TITLE WILDLIFE FACTS Cards Media Title Aquatic Invertebrate Facts Body Missouri is home to thousands of kinds of animals without backbones that live in the water. Learn about our crayfish, clams, snails, leeches and aquatic insects. Media Title Amphibian and Reptile Facts Body You know them as frogs, toads, snakes, turtles, and lizards. Get acquainted with all of Missouri's fascinating herptiles, including 43 amphibians and 75 species and subspecies of reptiles. Media Title Bird Facts Body More than 390 bird species are known to occur in Missouri. Learn what sets birds apart from other groups of animals. Media Title Butterfly and Moth Facts Body Learn about Missouri's beautiful and important butterflies and moths. Media Title Fish Facts Body More than 200 kinds of fish occur in Missouri. Learn how Missouri's different kinds of fish are adapted to different kinds of habitat. Media Title Insect, Spider and Kin Facts Body These animals (along with crabs, shrimp, crayfish and others) are arthropods — invertebrates with jointed legs. Learn about Missouri's most common arthropods here. Media Title Mammal Facts Body Nearly 70 species of wild mammals live in Missouri. Use this page to get acquainted with the mammals you're most likely to see in your neighborhood or at a conservation area. Media Title Be Bear Aware Body Follow these guidelines to Be Bear Aware – stay safe in bear country, and keep our bears wild. Media Title Don't Adopt Wildlife Body Wild animals don't make good pets, and it is illegal to possess many wild animals without a valid state or federal permit. If you encounter young wildlife, leave it where you find it. INSIDE MDC About Us Magazines & Newsletters Blog Area Management Plans About Regulations MDC Nature Shop Newsroom Research Projects RESOURCES Careers Volunteer Login Community Grants & Aid Construction Activities Mobile Apps AskMDC Videos Nature's Calling Videos Fish Story Videos MISSION & VISION We protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife of the state. We facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources. Accessibility Conservation Commission Privacy Policy State of Missouri Terms of Use