What Kind of Animals Live in Rivers?


Animals that live in rivers and streams include mammals such as the platypus and water rat, frogs, water birds including ducks and spoonbills, invertebrates such as insects and microscopic animals and a wide variety of fish.
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Crocodiles, alligators, fish and hippos are just a few animals that live in the rivers. Possums and beavers as well live in or near the rivers. You can find more information here: http://www.ew.govt.nz/environmental-information/Rivers-lakes-and-wetlands/healthyrivers/Stream-and-river-life/
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