the Everglades

Subtropical Florida marsh

The Everglades is a vast subtropical wetland ecosystem in southern Florida, characterized by slow-moving shallow water flowing through sawgrass marshes.

The region supports unique wildlife including alligators, wading birds, and the endangered Florida panther.

Much of it is protected as Everglades National Park: We took an airboat tour through the Everglades.

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  • swampWaterlogged land with vegetation
  • alligatorLarge American swamp reptile
  • mangroveTidal shrub with exposed roots
  • wetlandWaterlogged land ecosystem
  • FloridaSoutheastern American peninsula state

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