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Highlights from Oklahoma’s History of Herpetology

The archived history of herpetology shows the compounding value of past reptile and amphibian conservation efforts and incredible potential for the future.

Wild Double Take: Greater and Lesser Prairie-chickens

Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike grouse, the greater and lesser prairie-chickens.

Establishing a Successful Wildscape

Attracting wildlife to your yard can be as simple as providing four basic habitat components in your wildscape: food, water, cover, and space.

Creating a Wildscape Plan

Design a plan that is compatible with the needs of the wildlife you hope to attract as well as of your home and property.

Establishing Plantings for Wildlife

Most wildlife rely upon plants, either eating the fruit, seeds, or nectar provided or using the plant as a source of shelter or cover. Establishing plantings for wildlife can attract more species to your property.

Finding Adventure Through iNaturalist

Wildlife Department Administrative Assistant Shelli Gray has made several exciting discoveries through iNaturalist.

Wild Double Take: Prairie Kingsnake and Great Plains Ratsnake

Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike snakes, the prairie kingsnake and Great Plains ratsnake.

Breeding Birds Counted in Trio of Surveys

Biologists surveyed along public roads to document the bird community found in a Breeding Bird Atlas block located in Jackson and Tillman counties.

Wild Double Take: Bumble and Carpenter Bees

Tips for identifying two Oklahoma look-alike bees: bumble and carpenter bees.

Celebrate #MothWeek by Sharing Your Sightings

Help shed light on Oklahoma's moth community by sharing your sightings this #MothWeek.