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Rare Oklahoma Crayfish Hatched at Texas Zoo

The Center for Conservation and Research – San Antonio Zoo has successfully hatched 47 Oklahoma cave crayfish in a lab setting.

Biologist Hauls in Remarkable Woodpecker Sightings

Four species of woodpecker were detected within an Oklahoma Breeding Bird Atlas survey block near the community of Vinson. The survey was completed as part of the state's second atlas effort.

Wild Double Take: American and Painted Ladies

Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike butterflies, the American and painted ladies.

We’ve Got Answers: Biologists Reply to Lizard FAQs

We checked in with biologists to answer a few of the Wildlife Department’s most frequently asked horned lizard questions and learn how to best help these well-loved reptiles.

Tinker Conservation Program Flies Past 20-Year Milestone

Research teams have been tracking and studying the Texas horned lizards at Oklahoma’s Tinker Air Force Base for two decades.

Wild Double Take: Watersnakes and Northern Cottonmouth

Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike snakes, watersnakes and the northern cottonmouth.

Biologist Gets Up with the Birds to Track Status & Trends

The longstanding Breeding Bird Survey gives insights into Oklahoma’s avian populations. We tagged along with a biologist to count birds in southeastern OK.

Connect to Nature with these Wild Wordles

We’ve compiled five-letter words that can keep you connected to plants and animals between nature fixes … and might just fit in your next Wordle puzzle.

Tick Basics: A Conversation with a Reluctant Tick Enthusiast

How to identify, avoid ... and maybe appreciate ... Oklahoma's ticks.

Wild Double Take: Blue Grosbeak and Indigo Bunting

Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike songbirds, the blue grosbeak and indigo bunting.