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Big Cypress National Preserve Panaroramic view of Deep Lake area.
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Big Cypress National Preserve
Environmental Factors
Flood, drought, hurricanes, fire, frost, invasive / exotic plants and animals all have an impact on the health of Big Cypress National Preserve and the Greater Everglades Ecosystem. Learn more about these and other environmental factors on these pages.

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A great white heron scratches its neck. Notice the color of the legs.

Did You Know?
The great white heron is very similar to the great white egret. However, look closely and you will see that the heron has yellow legs, while the egret has black legs. The great white heron is found only in south Florida in the United States. It can also be found on several caribbean islands.
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