Dinosaurs roamed the earth when sturgeon edged into their permanent niche out of sight of ferocious flesh eaters and docile long-necked giant vegetarians. And on June 24, Oregon will celebrate the 89th birthday of the state’s most visible and iconic living survivor of the Jurassic Period, nearly 200 million years ago. Herman the Sturgeon is a star attraction in his special vandal-proof habitat at Bonneville Dam and the Oregon Wildlife Foundation wants to celebrate his latest year around the sun with a birthday party. Read more in the link in our bio. Also, Happy Birthday, Herman! #hermanthesturgeon #sturgeon #herman #bonnevillefishhatchery #bonneville #fishhatchery #birthday