Ancient, eel-like fish are back this week in the Oregon Zoo’s Great Northwest area
The Oregon Zoo’s newest residents are also its oldest: 25 Pacific lamprey moved into the zoo’s Great Northwest area today. Guests can visit them in the Cascade stream and pond section, where the lamprey are often seen suctioned onto the glass of their habitat windows with sucker-like mouths and concentric rings of sharp yellow teeth.
“We’re so excited to welcome lamprey back,” said Jen Osburn Eliot, who oversees the zoo’s northwest area. “It’s a great opportunity for guests to get an up-close look at this species and learn all about its natural history and cultural significance in the region.”…