50-year gap in successful bigmouth buffalo fish broods found in Rice Lake; current population mainly hatching before 1960s.

A University of Minnesota Duluth study found a 50-year gap in successful broods of bigmouth buffalo fish in Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge, with over 95% of the current population hatching before the 1960s. Despite their longevity, young fish struggle to survive, likely due to predation and environmental factors.

September 03, 2024
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