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salmon

[sam-uhn] / ˈsæm ən /




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The River Lugg is home to six protected and endangered species, including common otter, Atlantic salmon, white clawed crayfish, brook lamprey, shad and bullhead.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

We spent two days at the site but we didn't see any sign of the protected species: the Atlantic salmon, the wild brown trout, and grayling.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Staplin said he blames state and federal officials for failing to ensure sufficient river flows for salmon during the last drought.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Each year, the Bureau of Reclamation is required to release a plan detailing how it will keep water downstream of Shasta Dam cold enough to protect salmon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

He saw the silver salmon glitter in the sun, and he grabbed it with his huge hands, just as a hungry bear snatches a salmon from the air.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman




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