Abstract
Did you know that one of the most unique and incredible mammals in the world is found only in the San Francisco Bay-Estuary? The salt marsh harvest mouse is an endangered species because over 90% of its coastal marsh habitat has been lost due to human development. This species can swim for over 2h, can climb using its tail like a fifth limb, can eat salty foods, and can even drink water saltier than the ocean! For decades, people thought this animal could live only in tidal marshes dominated by salt-loving plants. However, in the past few years, we have learned many new things about the salt marsh harvest mouse. For example, we now know it can live in non-tidal marshes and forage on freshwater plants. Unfortunately, the superhero abilities of this mouse will not protect it from all the threats it faces in the future, such as sea-level rise.
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