The mighty Mississippi River forms its western border, while the southern border features sandy beaches as it runs along the Gulf of Mexico. Different habitats in the state include broadleaf forests, oak savannas, prairie grasslands, temperate pine forests, and delta wetlands.

Mar 6, 2023 · The land, water, and sky of the upper Mississippi River are teaming with life. The Mississippi and the surrounding bluffs and floodplains provide food and shelter for migrating birds, unique fish, and remarkable mammals.

Sep 7, 2022 · Meet the mammals of the Mississippi River and discover how to identify them, where they live and how they thrive near water.

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Dec 9, 2023 · Though it’s an open-air waterway, the Mississippi River is home to countless species of animals and plants that have evolved over centuries to survive the harsh conditions and extreme temperatures of the river. In the Mississippi River, more than 75 species of fish are known to inhabit the waters.

Jan 9, 2025 · Threaded along the river, from the wild-rice marshes of Minnesota to the coastal wetlands of the delta, are pockets of thriving plant-animal associations. There the abundance of natural cover, the comparative isolation, and the food provided by such plants as sedges, pondweeds, and millets encourage regular colonization by waterfowl.

Sep 9, 2023 · Some of the amazing animals living near the Mississippi River include: Alligators; Bald eagles; Otters; Bears; Mountain Lions; Otters; Beaver; Turtles; Snakes; What wildlife watchers and hunters see near the river depends on their state.

Dec 4, 2023 · The Mississippi River is home to a diverse array of wildlife, from majestic birds to fish, reptiles, and amphibians. Many species of plants and animals depend on the river for water and food, and some even depend on its waters for breeding and nesting.

Dec 6, 2023 · The Mississippi River is home to many animals, but the habits in which animals interact with the river are highly diverse. Fish and other aquatic animals tend to be the most common inhabitants in the river, while birds prefer to feed and migrate on the shorelines.

Oct 26, 2023 · Perch, mussels, crayfish, phytoplankton, and many other fish and crustaceans live at the bottom of the Mississippi River. The water depth varies depending on where the river flows, but the average depth is 3 to 12 feet (3.66 m).