Bartram's Bass: A Newly Recognized Native | What's Wild!

Recently recognized as its own species, Bartram’s Bass tells a story of discovery, persistence, and conservation within the Savannah River system. Join the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources as they wade into mountain streams and dive into genetic research to protect one of only three native black bass species in the state. From electrofishing surveys to lab analysis in Charleston, every fin clip and data point brings scientists closer to securing the future of this remarkable fish. 

What’s Wild! is a digital series showcasing South Carolina’s rarest wildlife and the amazing people who protect them.