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Sharp eyes, sharper talons
The hawk’s big eyes target prey and guide steel-trap talons in for the kill.
Forest-forged flappers
Short, broad wings help the hawk swoop and dodge through trees and branches.
Ziggy zipper
The chipmunk’s speedy, zig-zagging dash for home tests the hawk’s acrobatics.
And the winner is…
Just in the nick of time, the chipmunk dives into its hole. The hawk veers off to hunt other prey — for now.
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Jeff Briggler watches over Missouri’s biggest salamander.
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Meet Missouri’s yappy, snappy, quick, and crafty wild dogs.
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This Issue's Staff
Bonnie Chasteen
Les Fortenberry
Angie Daly Morfeld
Noppadol Paothong
Marci Porter
Mark Raithel
Laura Scheuler
Matt Seek
David Stonner
Stephanie Thurber
Cliff White
Les Fortenberry
Angie Daly Morfeld
Noppadol Paothong
Marci Porter
Mark Raithel
Laura Scheuler
Matt Seek
David Stonner
Stephanie Thurber
Cliff White