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The Everglades

The Everglades. By; John Spofford. This park is in the southern part of Florida, And there are an amazing 1,369,607.13 acres. This park is mostly swamps. They have a lot of gunk in the water.

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The Everglades

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  1. The Everglades By; John Spofford

  2. This park is in the southern part of Florida, And there are an amazing 1,369,607.13 acres.

  3. This park is mostly swamps. They have a lot of gunk in the water.

  4. The American alligator spends all of it’s time in and around the swamps and rivers of its watery home. The American Alligator They feed on shrimp, small fish, and snakes.

  5. Apart from small fish or other marine animals accidentally swallowed with plant food, the manatee is almost exclusively vegetarian. The west Indian Manatee. The Manatee is an animal of tropical and subtropical coastal waters that can live in both salt and fresh water.

  6. The Greater Flamingo The greater flamingo inhabits lagoons, salt pans and large, sallow lakes, from sea level to altitude of over 9,900. The greater flamingo has a specialized system of feeding that is unique among birds.

  7. Island Glass Lizard Glass lizards forage actively by day in open habitats but are commonly found taking refuge beneath boards and other debris. Some have reported that this species is most active in the early evening. Glass lizards are long, slender, legless lizards that superficially resemble snakes. They differ from snakes, though, in that they have moveable eyelids, external ear openings, and inflexible jaws. Although generally smaller than the more common eastern and slender glass lizards, the island glass lizard is also brown or yellowish in coloration. Although the ecology of the island glass lizard is poorly understood, this species most likely feeds on insects, spiders, and other invertebrates.

  8. It devastates native plant communities by smothering understory and canopy trees, altering fire ecology, and creating thick mats of plant material on the ground. Land managers and property owners should be constantly vigilant for this weed, and its elimination should be a land management priority. Old world climbing tree The Brazilian pepper tree Leatherleaf fern Birds and mammals are the primary mechanisms for dispersal, although seeds may be transported via flowing water. Seeds are viable for up to 2 months, losing viability as time progresses. Germination is improved by scarification. 12-24 inches long and 5-8 inches wide. Tufted, pinnate fronds are shiny and dark green. Stem is strong and flexible; brown at the base.

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