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Lake Erie Water Snake; USFWS

“The Lake Erie water snake, found along the southern shores its namesake, was delisted in 2011. U.S Fish and Wildlife Service researchers determined its population had exceeded recovery goals after important habitats were permanently protected. Construction projects along the Lake Erie shoreline have also been designed to protect the snakes.”

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Never-ending conservation has rewards. For more information: USA, Canada