Ancient Pacific lamprey fish returned to North Santiam River in conservation boost
Published date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:37:07 +0700Ancient Pacific lamprey fish were returned to the North Santiam River in a major conservation effort.
Zoo staff, along with Tribal and agency partners, released 23 of the creatures as part of a tribal-led programme aimed at restoring the species in the region.
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Oregon, USA |
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14/04/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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