From northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, the mighty Mississippi River flows through 10 U. S. states – each with its own unique landscape and ecology. The river is teeming with wildlife on its banks and below the surface. Explore the animals that dwell in the muddy waters of the Mississippi River in this captivating video!
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