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Mammoth Cave National Park
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| (Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission) | | One of Green River's diverse mussel species |
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The Green River in Mammoth Cave National Park contains the most diverse population of freshwater mussels in North America, and one of the most diverse populations in the world. Among the species found in the river are the Ring Pink, Rough Pigtoe, Pistolgrip, Fatmucket, Spectaclecase, Plain Pocketbook, Washboard, Sheepnose, and Snuffbox. Several of the mussel species are federally endangered. A snail (Antroselates spiralis) is found in cave environments.
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Animals
Discover the diversity of living creatures that make Mammoth Cave National Park their home.
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Fish
Finny fauna - from surface swimmers to cave dwellers.
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Crustaceans
Visit the crustaceans.
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Plants
More kinds of plants than you can shake a stick at.
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Did You Know?
Native Americans of the Early Woodland period gathered minerals from Mammoth Cave between 2,000 and 4,000 years ago ... no one knows why. Objects they left behind – slippers, cane torches, gourds, and mussel shells – remain perfectly preserved in the cave.
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Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST |
