Meet Oklahoma’s largest fish, the alligator gar! It has thousands of teeth, is native to Oklahoma’s Red River Basin, eats other fish, spawns periodically, and is the focus of a partnership between the Wildlife Department and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. #fishing #fishinglife #Oklahoma | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC)

🐍 Oklahoma’s four species of non-venomous watersnake are often misidentified as the venomous northern cottonmouth. The best clue for identification is the shape of the pupil. Avoid unwanted snake encounters by watching where you put your hands and feet! #outdoors #outdooroklahoma | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC)

A handful of relatively large, white waterbirds migrate to Oklahoma each spring, creating identification challenges for some bird watchers. A wild double take between the great and snowy egrets can reveal differences in size, behavior, and foot color. #OutdoorOklahoma #birding | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC)

Deadly tornado touches down in Oklahoma