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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Two kayakers paddle along the blue bayou at the Barataria Preserve.
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Young alligator crawls through vegetation.

Did You Know?
Alligators have two eyelids! The second inner eyelid is clear and used like goggles while the alligator is under water. These amazing reptiles have been around since before the dinosaurs, and they are designed for life in the water.
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