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Tiny Mussel, Big Conservation Battle | Wilmington News
A tiny, critically endangered mussel called the solstice creekmussel, found in just four miles of North Carolina’s Little River, is fighting for its life—environmentalists are urging federal protection under the Endangered Species Act, warning it could vanish in our lifetime. Threatened by pollution, dams, and runoff, this rare filter that cleans up to 15 gallons of water daily has been spotted in only about 43 individuals over the past decade. Now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must decide if this little ecosystem hero deserves a lifeline. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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