Arkansas Wildlife

Yes, there are tarantulas in Arkansas. I have seen my fair share of them at my house but they are harmless. Tarantulas comprise a group of large and often hairy spiders of the family Theraphosidae. source Growing up in the suburbs of Little Rock, I only caught a glimpse of one tarantula in my first […]

When I was little, catching fireflies in the evenings was one of my favorite activities but, to Arkansans, they are actually called lightning bugs. I don’t know why but my grandparents’ backyard was the place where all fireflies seemed together in our town. They had a big backyard that they kept beautifully manicured and planted

To go snipe hunting in Arkansas, you will need a burlap sack, a peanut butter sandwich, a large group of friends, and the ability to whistle. Taking someone on a snipe hunting trip in Arkansas is an age-old prank. When it comes to snipe hunting, I have never been the student but I have been

Arkansas is home to black bears and we have thousands of them. They have been making a comeback since the 1960s. You probably know Arkansas as “The Natural State.” However, before that, we were known as “The Bear State.” Black bears were previously very abundant in Arkansas. However, due to over-harvesting and habitats being cut

If you’ve ever enjoyed a fun day of hiking in Arkansas and came home itchy from something invisible, you have experienced Arkansas chiggers. Yes, Arkansas has chiggers. They are just one of those unfortunate pests that we have to deal with here in the Natural State along with ticks, scorpions and even snakes. “Chiggers are

The Natural State is known for many things like great camping, amazing hiking trails and scenic views but one thing people often overlook are the dangerous animals in Arkansas. Most of the dangerous animals in Arkansas want to stay away from you as much as you want to stay away from them. They don’t come