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Review & FAQ:
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What makes Everglades National Park unique?
- Everglades National Park is the biggest subtropical wilderness in the U.S., spanning 1.5 million acres of wetlands on the southern tip of Florida.
- It is designated as a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve.
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What types of ecosystems are found in the Everglades?
- The Everglades consist of coastal mangroves, pine flatwoods, and sawgrass marshes.
- These habitats provide a home to hundreds of animal species, including some that are rare and endangered.
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What wildlife can you see in the Everglades?
- The Everglades are home to manatees, American crocodiles, Florida panthers, and leatherback turtles.
- If you are lucky and patient, you might spot an alligator sunning itself on a log, as well as deer or one of many wading birds.
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What are the best ways to explore the Everglades?
- Take a quiet walk along one of the many boardwalk trails.
- Enjoy a boat-guided tour of the Ten Thousand Islands or Florida Bay.
- Experience a tram ride through the fascinating Shark Valley.
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