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Big Cypress National PreserveFlorida Panthers, one of the endangered species found within the preserve.
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Big Cypress National Preserve
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2007 / 08 National Parks of South Florida, Trip Planner (PDF document, may take time to download.)

For issues of previous versions of the National Parks of South Florida papers click here.

A purple galinule walking along spadder dock.  

Did You Know?
The purple galinule though one of the most colorful birds in Big Cypress, is often well camouflaged. Look carefully along canal edges and gator holes for this beautiful bird. Many of the surrounding colors blend well with the birds feathers.

Last Updated: September 11, 2008 at 19:34 EST