Lewis and & Clark utilized the Missouri River in Montana during their famous expedition to explore the western United States; some of the areas which served as their campsites still exist along the river. Forty-nine different species of fish reside in the Missouri River including a few 140 pound paddlefish. Some of the most common fish are goldeye, carp, and northern pike. The shoreline provides a home for soft-shelled turtles and beavers as well as a variety of waterfowl. A huge variety of species also live in the riparian zone of the river including 60 species of mammals and 233 species of birds.