Sound. Many cities across the Ozarks and across the country have laws on the books that define a "dangerous dog" as a certain breed. Here's our list for some of the oddest items. In the dark, sharp ears can make the difference between life and death. "It has a long tail, there was no doubt that it was a … Animals of Bennett Spring State Park. But nighttime predators also have exceptional hearing. Many fall in love with its serene yet unpredictable beauty. Missourians are lucky to have a burgeoning black bear population. Nocturnal prey animals like mice have large ears to detect the approach of predators. Nuisance critters are common in Arkansas. Its shores littered with pristine beaches, numerous attractions, and colorful towns to visit. The back and fins are distinctly mottled with dark blotches and bars. The report brought out memories of Gent Thomas, who said he had seen a cougar while hunting in the Ozarks several years ago. If you’re asking about boating safety on the Lake: I am a US Coast Guard Licensed 100 ton Master Captain. Some of them are much larger though, and have lost their fear of man. Even the smallest black bear possesses strength out of proportion to its size and can be dangerous. You may also send us suggestions for our weekly "list" stories when we look at things to do, try, hear and see at the Lake of the Ozarks. A bear conditioned to expect food from people is a dangerous animal. It's known to make a fearsome sound like a jumble of a wolf’s howl & a hyena but much louder. Madtoms, as a group, are small, secretive catfishes that most people never see. Pocket gophers, one of the most common nuisance animals in this region, are also on the list of food species for intermediate predators. Bear biologists all over the country know the phrase, "A fed bear is a dead bear." However, Lake Michigan hides some of the deadliest animals on earth. Smell and Touch Let us know if you have anything to add to the list! White-tailed deer, though very common, are not often on the list of prey animals for black bears, coyotes, or bobcats. From a famous actor's stolen Porsche to tropical flesh-eating fish, some pretty unusual things have been found in the Lake of the Ozarks. It is identical to the Black River madtom, which occurs in the Black and St. Francis rivers. Most of the black bears are quite small – less than a hundred pounds – and are afraid of humans. Located in the central Missouri Ozarks, Bennett Spring State Park features many different habitats. The creature has a bear-like body with grey hair, 2 large protruding horns & red eyes. In return, the lake gave an abundant harvest of fishes and other scrumptious seafood. The Ozarks, also known as the Ozark Mountains or Ozark Plateau, is a physiographic region in the U.S. states of Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and the extreme southeastern corner of Kansas.The Ozarks cover a significant portion of northern Arkansas and most of the southern half of Missouri, extending from Interstate 40 in central Arkansas to Interstate 70 in central Missouri. This layer also creates “eye shine” — when an animal’s eyes reflect light in the dark. The Ozark Howler is a cryptid that is said to live in the forests of the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas. I’ve driven vessels in the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, the Missouri and Osage rivers. Are they dangerous – not really. The Ozark madtom is abundant where it occurs, in the White River system of the Ozarks of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. Bennett Spring, one of the largest springs in the state, provides an average supply of more than 100 million gallons of water to the stream branch and the nearby Niangua River.