Three threatened Kansas species show major signs of improvement

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas wildlife officials are sharing some good news this week as they report three of the state's native species are showing signs of increasing population numbers.

Laura Rose Clawson with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) said in a press release on Jan. 15 that three native species are showing signs of major improvements. These include the northern map turtle, shoal chub and broad-headed skink, all of which are currently listed as threatened species in Kansas.