Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area
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Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area | |
Wisconsin State Natural Area | |
The endangered Hine's Emerald Dragonfly
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County | Door |
Location | Baileys Harbor |
- elevation | 600 ft (183 m) [1] |
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Area | 357 acres (144 ha) |
Founded | 2002 |
Management | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
Owners | The Nature Conservancy, Door County Land Trust |
File:Kangaroo Lake Aerial.JPG
Aerial view of Kangaroo Lake
Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area is a nature sanctuary in Door County, Wisconsin, United States, located on and around Kangaroo Lake.[2] The land was designated a State Natural Area in 2002. Home to the endangered Hine's Emerald Dragonfly, it has the largest breeding population of the dragonfly in the world.[3] The area also provides recreational activities for the public.[2]
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Species in the State Natural Area
Many species of plants, mammals, birds, and fish inhabit Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area.
Plants and trees[2]
- White cedar
- Black ash
- Tamarack
- Balsam fir
- Speckled alder
- Willow
- Meadowsweet
- Canada yew
- Starflower
- Sugar maple
- Iris
Birds and mammals[2][4]
Insects[2]
Fish[5]
References
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