The mouth of the Mississippi flows out into the wetlands of southern bayous and marshes, mixing in with the saltwater of the ocean. It creates unique habitats that have built and inspired a culture of their own but are still part of the greater Mississippi River story.
Species:
- American Alligator – a hallmark animal to this environment and culture, a true success story of the Endangered Species Act, and a critical component of tourist economies.
- Alligator Snapping Turtle – North America’s largest turtle, one of the few species that can live with alligators
- Rio Grande Cichlid – introduced into Lower Mississippi