Biology
The GTMNERR is an important calving ground for the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale and is also home to other aquatic and amphibious wildlife, like porpoises, manatees, sea turtles, gopher tortoises, American alligators, indigo snakes and river otters. The reserve is home to peregrine falcons, bald eagles, and the endangered Anastasia Island beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus phasma). Other birds that can be viewed are diving and wading birds, brown and white pelicans, wood storks, and roseate spoonbills. The reserve also contains the northern most extent of mangrove habitat on the east coast of the United States
Latitude 30.02332706365836 Longitude -81.32672309875488
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