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Wildlife in Winter

Exploring the winter survival strategies of wildlife

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January 9, 2022

Barbel

By riedererjt

Barbels are taste-sensitive “whiskers” that hang from the snout of some fish such as lake sturgeon, bullhead, and catfish. They are used to locate food.

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