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The secret life of the St. Croix’s freshwater mussels

By: angiehongmn December 9, 2021December 9, 2021

Aquatic Biology, Wildlifeendangered species, featured, freshwater mussels, National Park Service, St. Croix RiverLeave a Comment

“The St. Croix River is a rare example of a complete and intact river ecosystem,” explains Marian Shaffer, an Aquatic Biologist with the National Park Service. “In fact, all of the freshwater mussel species that existed in the St. Croix Riverway before European settlement are still here today.”

Orangutans, sun bears, and elephants – oh my!

By: angiehongmn June 17, 2019June 17, 2019

Outdoor Adventures, WildlifeBorneo, endangered species, Malaysia, orangutans, pygmy elephants, rainforests, Sabah, Sukau Rainforest Lodge, travel, wildlife habitat2 Comments

Three days in Malaysian Borneo “I think that we are the luckiest people in the world,” my son announced as he tossed me an impish smile from the front of our boat. Yesterday, we’d been thrilled to find a pygmy elephant down by the river’s edge – our guide said it was the first he’d…

Restoring habitat successfully also means learning to live with wildlife again

By: angiehongmn June 6, 2019June 4, 2019

Wildlifebears, endangered species, featured, monarchs, wildlife habitat1 Comment

Two years ago, before my family embarked on a trip-of-a-lifetime to Australia, we sat down for a frank discussion around the dinner table. “Here’s the deal,” I announced, as I looked at my mother, my husband, and especially my then 4-year old son. “There are saltwater crocodiles in tropical northern Queensland, and we need to…

Getting to know your neighborhood uncommon fish

By: angiehongmn September 18, 2014

Aquatic Biology, Wildlifeendangered species, fish, Mississippi River, St. Croix River, Washington CountyLeave a Comment

There are eight species of fish in Washington County that are considered threatened or special concern species by the State of Minnesota.