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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
The Birding Boat Song
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Did You Know?
Under the right conditions, certain freshwater mussel species live for as many as 10 to 100 years. This lifespan is one of the longest for any creature on earth.
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Last Updated: April 24, 2008 at 16:26 EST |