The mighty Mississippi River teems with wildlife as it rolls 2,350 miles from Minnesota to Louisiana. Abundant fish like largemouth bass, catfish, and waterfowl like wood ducks and Canadian geese make their homes there. Snakes also thrive along and in the Mississippi. Join us as we discover 12 snake species found along its banks, hanging from trees and hunting in the river’s muddy waters.
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