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Mammoth Cave National Park
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Nature and Science

(Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission)

One of Green River's diverse mussel species

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.
Opossum
Animals
Discover the diversity of living creatures that make Mammoth Cave National Park their home.
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Eyeless fish
Fish
Finny fauna - from surface swimmers to cave dwellers.
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Eyeless crayfish
Crustaceans
Visit the crustaceans.
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Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Plants
More kinds of plants than you can shake a stick at.
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Soda straw stalactite

Did You Know?
Stalactites grow downward – they hang "tight" to the ceiling – while stalagmites grow upward – they "might" reach the ceiling someday. Mammoth Cave's formations include many types of calcite formations.

Last Updated: July 12, 2011 at 14:10 MST