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Talking Turkey

Wild turkeys have a language all their own. We’ll help you learn to speak it.

River Otter

Furry Float Buddies

Is that a beaver or a Labrador retriever? Get to know Missouri’s furry water critters.

Barn Owl

It's a Superb Owl Party!

Grab a game-day snack and study up on eight of nature’s most valuable players.

Year of Epic Adventures

Check out Xplor’s guide for making 2021 your best year ever outside.

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xplor September/October
September, 2016

In this issue...

Get Out!
Into The Wild
Into the Woods With a Bear Researcher
Masters of Migration
Predator Vs. Prey: White Pelican vs. Gizzard Shad
Strange but True
How To: Build a Bow
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September 2016
July-Aug 2016 Xplor cover with alligator snapping turtle
July, 2016

In this issue...

Get Out!
Into The Wild
Pond Pad: Life Above and Below
War Birds
Predator Vs. Prey: Prairie Vole vs. Badger
Strange but True
How to: Train a Hummingbird to Perch On Your Finger
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July 2016
May-June 2016 Xplor cover featuring a girl holding a fish she just caught.
May, 2016

In this issue...

Get Out!
Into The Wild
Fishing For First-Timers
Little Armored Ones
Predator Vs. Prey
Strange but True
How To Whittle a Hickory Whistle
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May 2016
March April 2016 Xplor cover featuring a hummingbird at a flower
March, 2016

In this issue...

Get Out!
Into the Wild: Marsh
Nature Myths Busted
Life Size
Predator Vs. Prey: Bobcat vs. Wild Turkey
Strange but True
How To: Dye Some Wild-Colored Eggs
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March 2016
January 2016 Cover
January, 2016

In this issue...

Get Out
Into The Wild: Snowy Trail
Feathered Feeding Frenzy
How to: Make a Pinecone Bird Feeder
Red's Winter Hunt
Predator vs. Prey: Short-Tailed Shrew Vs Deer Mouse
Strange But True!
How To: Build a Wren House
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January 2016
November/December 2015 magazine cover
November, 2015

In this issue...

Get Out
Into The Wild: Field Edge
Alien Invaders
Small Game Hunting
How To: Peregrine Falcon vs Northern Pintail
Strange but True!
How To: Start a One-Match Fire
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November 2015
September/October 2015 cover
September, 2015

In this issue...

Get Out!
Into The Wild: Your Backyard at Night
Jeepers, Peepers
Shelly's Guide to Cool Caves
Predator Vs. Prey: Giant Water Bug vs. Redear Sunfish
Strange but True
How To: Partake in Persimmons
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September 2015
July/August 2015 cover
July, 2015

In this issue...

Get Out
Into The Wild: Your Backyard
Pond Marvels
Tails
Predator vs. Prey: Blue Jay vs. Monarch
Strange But True!
How To: Make Jug Lines For Catfish
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July 2015
May/June 2015 cover
May, 2015

In this issue...

Get Out!
Into The Wild: Glade
Warning Signs
Nature's Gravediggers
Predator Vs. Prey: Dragonfly Nymph vs. Treefrog Tadpole
Strange but True
How To: Use a Map and Compass
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May 2015

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