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Interior least tern : endangered species
(Missouri River Relief, 2018)
"Facing threats of habitat loss or degradation, Interior Least Terns have struggled to maintain their population throughout the United States. Man-made dams placed throughout the Missouri River reduce the occurance of ...
Pallid sturgeon : endangered species
(Missouri River Relief, 2018)
"Pallid Sturgeon were commercially harvested from the mid-1800s until they were listed as endangered in 1990. They were harvested primarily for their valuable eggs to make caviar. However, by far the largest threat to this ...
Piping plover : endangered species
(Missouri River Relief, 2018)
"The Piping Plover's largest vulnerability comes from its nesting habits. Large, open sandy areas are the first places cities look when developing beaches. Unfortunately, Piping Plovers are also looking for this exact ...