Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Watch Our Conservation Efforts Grow!
Join Us in Helping American Burying Beetles in the USA
— Today. Tomorrow. Together. Animals Always. —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 23, 2023
1. Watch Our Conservation Efforts Grow! Marker
Saving American Burying Beetles
We have been searching for the American burying beetle in Missouri since 2001.
These beetles were once found in 35 states. Now they are endangered and only found in a few isolated locations.
They recycled dead animals by burying them and feeding them to their young.
Returning Rare Beetles to the Wild
Our Zoo has been raising these family-oriented beetles that care for their babies.
With our partners, we have reintroduced them back into the wild.
Our yearly studies show they are doing well and their families are growing.
How You Can Help
Be more like American burying beetles and come up with creative ways to recycle and reuse items at home, school and work.
Erected by Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 2001.
Location. 38° 38.092′ N, 90° 17.527′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Forest Park. Marker can be reached from Wells Drive west of Concourse Drive, on the right when traveling west. The marker stands
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Missouri: The Show Bee State (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Louis Zoo 2004: Gateway to the Animal World (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Hill (about 500 feet away); Saint Louis Zoo Friends Association (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Watch Our Conservation Efforts Grow! (about 600 feet away); Grizzly Bear (about 600 feet away); Now and Then: Where You Can Find Bears (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Grizzly Bear (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 23, 2023
2. Watch Our Conservation Efforts Grow! Marker
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 52 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
