Record #:

9839

Author(s):

Earley, Lawrence S.

Abstract:

The North Carolina mountain peaks are unique places. Rising to great heights and containing the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi River, they are separated from each other by warmer valleys. The peaks, isolated by altitude and climate, have developed their own unique plants and animals.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 51 Issue 4, Apr 1987, p8-12, il, map

Subject(s):

Rare plants--North Carolina, Mountains; Rare animals--North Carolina, Mountains