Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse

Endemic to the marshes of the San Francisco Bay and listed as Federally and State Endangered, this tiny mammal thrives in saline and brackish habitats. They are the only mammal species in the world that is entirely restricted to coastal marshes, and they can swim for up to 2 hours and drink salt water! Habitat loss and degradation threaten their existence. Conservation efforts are crucial to preserve these marshlands and ensure the survival of this special species.

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