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Historic Arkansas River Flood Disrupts Wildlife

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Little Rock U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Two aquatic turtles cling to an inundated house roof during major flooding in central Arkansas.

While diverse wildlife which inhabit the Arkansas River Basin are adapted to flood events, experts say certain vulnerable species are being displaced and even killed by this year's major record flooding.

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.
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