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Everglades National Park
Animals
 

Since its dedication in 1947, Everglades National Park has been touted as one of the great biologic wonders of the world. Taking center stage is the diverse array of animals that call this place home.

Thriving amidst a verdant, expansive wetland, the wildlife of the Everglades encompasses the tiniest grass frog to the biggest American crocodile. Here life from the Caribbean tropics coexists with more familiar species from the temperate North America.

Follow the links above to learn more about the different forms of life that can be encountered while visiting the River of Grass.

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Sawgrass Prairie  

Did You Know?
Everglades National Park holds the largest continuous stand of sawgrass prairie in North America. Deer, apple snails, muskrats, and alligators are just some of the species wildlife that utilize this habitat for survival.

Last Updated: June 11, 2007 at 11:08 EST