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Leaping sturgeon provide a show for nature lovers on Maine rivers
KENNEBEC COUNTY, MAINE, JUL 24 – Shortnose sturgeon populations nearly doubled since the 1970s, with leaps observed as a natural behavior possibly linked to communication and parasite shedding, scientists say.
- The Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, is home to Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon, which can leap completely from the water, as reported on Wednesday.
- The population of shortnose sturgeon in the Kennebec River increased from about 5,100 in the late 1970s to over 9,400 around 2000, according to state biologists.
- Scientists suggest that sturgeon jump to regulate their swim bladders, communicate, shed parasites, and avoid predators.
- Nature lovers enjoy watching the sturgeon leap, but spotting them is often a matter of luck.
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Leaping sturgeon provide a show for nature lovers on Maine rivers
The Kennebec River in Maine's capital city of Augusta is known for its population of Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon. The fish are sometimes seen leaping from the water.
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