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The Everglades was once a wetland covering 3 million acres across Florida. This wetland saw much sawgrass and a thriving ecosystem. However, the instruction of dikes and canals in the early/mid-1900s began to drain the area of its freshwater. Creating land for urban, agricultural, and industrial purposes lead to the destruction of over half of the Everglades. In this article, Airboat Rides... Continue Reading

Everglades Invasive Species – The Animals That came to Florida Florida counts many invasive animal species. Unlike native species, invasive ones are not initially from the area but have come from other places and established their territory rather aggressively. Those species adapt to the Everglades’ climatic and environmental conditions and now form an essential part of its ecosystem. Here... Continue Reading

Everglades Endangered Species – Incredible Animals in Florida Florida’s West Palm Beach has always attracted nature lovers’ curiosity. There are plenty of reasons why its nature reserve is amongst the favorite tourist spots. Beyond the more traditional holiday activities, the Everglades of West Palm beach allows us to witness many fascinating endangered animals. Those rare species make rare... Continue Reading

Florida’s massive swampy region is home to some of the state’s most iconic animals. Alligators, crocodiles, and flamingoes are just some of the few animals that residents and even tourists are familiar with. But less acknowledged than these animals are the countless small insects and bugs that live in the Everglades. There are numerous species that we could list here but these are the ones... Continue Reading