Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area
| Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area | |
|---|---|
%252C_2020_cropped.png) Aerial view of Kangaroo Lake | |
  Location within Wisconsin  Location within the United States | |
| Location | Door County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 45°3′6″N 87°9′39″W / 45.05167°N 87.16083°W |
| Area | 357 acres (144 ha) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m)[1] |
| Established | 2002[2] |
| Owner | The Nature Conservancy and the Door County Land Trust[2] |
| Website | Official website  |
| Wisconsin State Natural Areas | |
Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area is a nature sanctuary in Door County, Wisconsin, United States, located on and around Kangaroo Lake.[2] The land was designated a State Natural Area in 2002. Home to the endangered Hine's emerald dragonfly, it has the largest breeding population of the dragonfly in the world.[3] The area also provides recreational activities for the public.[2]
Species
Many species of plants, mammals, birds, and fish inhabit Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area.
Plants and trees
Source:[2]
Birds and mammals
Insects
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Fish
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Gallery
The endangered Hine's emerald dragonfly
Rushes in the lake
Sign
References
- ↑ "Kangaroo Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Kangaroo Lake". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Hines Dragonfly". Hinesdragonfly.org. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved August 3, 2007.
- ↑ "Kangaroo Lake". Nature.org. Archived from the original on July 13, 2007. Retrieved August 3, 2007.
- ↑ "Fish of Kangaroo Lake". Lake-link. Retrieved August 3, 2007.
External links
- Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area Map Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources