Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area
| Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area | |
|---|---|
 The endangered Hine's Emerald Dragonfly | |
  Location of Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area in Wisconsin | |
| Location | Door, Wisconsin, United States |
| Coordinates | 45°3′6″N 87°9′39″W / 45.05167°N 87.16083°WCoordinates: 45°3′6″N 87°9′39″W / 45.05167°N 87.16083°W |
| Area | 357 acres (144 ha) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (180 m)[1] |
| Established | 2002 |
| Governing body | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
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[]
Aerial view of Kangaroo Lake
Many species of plants, mammals, birds, and fish inhabit Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area.
Plants and trees[2][]
- White cedar
- Black ash
- Tamarack
- Balsam fir
- Speckled alder
- Willow
- Meadowsweet
- Canada yew
- Starflower
- Sugar maple
- Iris
Birds and mammals[2][4][]
Insects[2][]
Fish[5][]
Gallery[]
Rushes in the lake
Sign
References[]
- ^ "Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. 2006-03-23. Retrieved 2011-03-18.
- ^ a b c d e "Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
- ^ "Hines Dragonfly". Hinesdragonfly.org. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
- ^ "Kangaroo Lake". Nature.org. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
- ^ "Fish of Kangaroo Lake". Lake-link. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
External links[]
Categories:
- Protected areas established in 2002
- Protected areas of Door County, Wisconsin
- State Natural Areas of Wisconsin
- 2002 establishments in Wisconsin