Flora and Fauna of the Mobile River Basin

Flora / Fauna

Follow the links below to find out more about the flora and fauna of the Mobile River Basin:

Alabama Wildlife Federation

Outdoor Alabama

For a list of Great Books on Alabama Wildlife click here.

Click here if you are interested in reading or commenting on Alabama's proposed Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy

For a glimpse of Alabama's rich botanical heritage visit this link.  

Spotlight Species

Three Snails Rediscoverd
in the
Mobile River Basin

Historically, the freshwater snail fauna of the Mobile River Basin was the most diverse snail fauna in the world. However, dam construction during the early twentieth century left the Basin fragmented, creating conditions which contributed to the extinction of nearly 40 species of snails--the largest extinction event in the history of the continental United States.

However, late in 2004, scientists rediscovered three of these presumed extinct species! Things are hopefully looking up for the Mobile River Basin!

Click here to read the entire article.