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The struggle to survive isn’t always a fair fight.

Your guide to all the unusual, unique, and unbelievable stuff that goes on in nature.

Three-Toed Box Turtle

Did you ever see such a cute little turtle?! Baby three-toed box turtles hatch in late summer and early fall. They eat mostly earthworms and insects until they become adults. Then they start eating plants, berries, and mushrooms. As the days get shorter and the nights turn cooler, this little guy (or gal) will start looking for a place to spend the winter — like under a nice heap of leaves in your yard. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/field-guide.

Read articles on Big Tree Hunters and Terrific Trees

You might be surprised at the pile of critters you’ll find living in a stack of firewood.

Have you got what it takes to bag big trees?

Attention, tree huggers! Leaf it to this field guide to help you get acquainted with your barky buddies.