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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Arkansas
Woodlands, rivers, mountains, and quiet wildlife
Arkansas brings together forested hills, river valleys, lakes, and mountain landscapes, making it a strong state for families looking for quieter outdoor exploring, birdlife, and freshwater nature.
Sightings
419
Places
221
Species
254
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Arkansas
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Arkansas.
Jun 5, 2026
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Jun 5, 2026
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(c) Zachary Long, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 5, 2026
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(c) Zachary Long, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Sep 9, 2025
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Sep 9, 2025
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Arkansas.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Arkansas' guide into an actual day out.
Zoo30 sightings12 species
Arkansas, US
Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo
You might spot Heavenly Bamboo, Prairie Lizard, and Violet Woodsorrel.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Arkansas, US
Batesville Commercial Historic District
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Asian Lady Beetle.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Arkansas, US
Batesville East Main Historic District
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Asian Lady Beetle.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Arkansas, US
Blue Springs Heritage Center
You might spot Rainbow Trout and Spicebush Swallowtail.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Arkansas, US
Charlotte Street Historic District
You might spot Pear-Shaped Puffball and American Beautyberry.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Arkansas, US
Eureka Springs Historic District
You might spot Rose Vervain, Ozark Leatherwood, and Trelease's Larkspur.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Arkansas
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Arkansas.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Arkansas
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Arkansas.
Birds
Birding in Arkansas
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Arkansas.
98 Sightings50 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Arkansas
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Arkansas.
95 Sightings74 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Arkansas
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Arkansas feel richer.
127 Sightings86 Species
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