The Tar-Pamlico River Basin is home to many special plant and animal species, including being a major breeding ground for ospreys and migration stop for geese. It is the only place in the world where the rare Tar River spinymussel can be found, and contains 17 rare mussel species total. The river basin is one of the four that are entirely within North Carolina, is the third largest in the state, and contains the unique Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge.
The Tar-Pamlico River Basin is home to many special plant and animal species, including being a major breeding ground for ospreys and migration stop for geese. It is the only place in the world where the rare Tar River spinymussel can be found, and contains 17 rare mussel species total. The river basin is one of the four that are entirely within North Carolina, is the third largest in the state, and contains the unique Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge.
The Tar-Pamlico River Basin is home to many special plant and animal species, including being a major breeding ground for ospreys and migration stop for geese. It is the only place in the world where the rare Tar River spinymussel can be found, and contains 17 rare mussel species total. The river basin is one of the four that are entirely within North Carolina, is the third largest in the state, and contains the unique Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge.
o Major breeding ground for ospreys o A stop for many species of geese during migration o The only place in the world to find the Tar River Spinymussel o A total of 17 rare mussel species live in the Tar-Pamlico o Contains Bald Cypress Knees Highlights: o One of the four river basins that are entirely in North Carolina o Third largest river basin in the state o Only place in the world to find the tar river spinymussel o Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge Human impacts o Large amounts of fishing (90% of commercial fishing in nc) o Hold states largest tobacco producing county along with corn, wheat, and sogum.
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