Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Tale of the Swamp Rabbit
Swamp rabbits are at home in a wetland habitat. Swamp plants provide food, nesting material, and hiding places. Swamp rabbits are excellent swimmers, and often take to the water to escape their natural enemies.
Once common in Missouri when swamps were plentiful, these animals are now confined to the few swamps and bottomland forests that remain. More habitat protection and restoration is needed before swamp rabbits thrive again in Missouri.
Erected by Saint Louis Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Natural Resources.
Location. 38° 38.133′ N, 90° 17.233′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Forest Park. It can be reached from Wells Drive west of Concourse Drive, on the right when traveling west. The marker stands within the birdcage (an open-air structure) on the grounds of the St. Louis Zoo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Government Dr, Saint Louis MO 63110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bringing Back the Beauty (a few steps from this marker); Loss of Land and Beauty (within shouting distance of this marker); Nest of the Bald Eagle (within shouting
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Giant of the Swamp (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
