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River and Stream Continuity Project

 

Importance of Movement–
Daily Movements

Animals move through rivers and streams for a variety of reasons. Some are regular daily movements to find food and avoid predators. It is not unusual for aquatic animals to forage at night and seek shelter during the day. Examples include juvenile bull trout and Atlantic salmon, American eel, hellbenders and many other species of stream salamanders. Many fish species are active during the day and seek shelter at night.

 

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