Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area

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]

Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area
Location of Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area in Wisconsin
Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area (the United States)
LocationDoor, Wisconsin, United States
Coordinates45°3′6″N 87°9′39″W
Area357 acres (144 ha)
Elevation600 ft (180 m)[1]
Established2002
Governing bodyWisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Species
Aerial view of Kangaroo Lake

Many species of plants, mammals, birds, and fish inhabit Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area.

Plants and trees[2]

Birds and mammals[2][4]

Insects[2]

Fish[5]

References
  1. "Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. 2006-03-23. Retrieved 2011-03-18.
  2. "Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
  3. "Hines Dragonfly". Hinesdragonfly.org. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
  4. "Kangaroo Lake". Nature.org. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
  5. "Fish of Kangaroo Lake". Lake-link. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
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