everglades
states: [usa]
category: natural
year: 1979
location: Southern tip of the Florida peninsula, along the Gulf of Mexico, State of Florida
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 25.5544444400, -80.9963888900
visited: 2016
Everglades National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the USA, is a vast subtropical wilderness renowned for its unique ecosystem. It serves as a critical habitat for numerous rare and endangered species, including the manatee, American crocodile, and Florida panther. The park features a mix of freshwater sloughs, marl prairies, and coastal mangroves, supporting a rich biodiversity. Its significance lies in its role as a vital watershed and its preservation of one of the world’s most distinctive natural landscapes.
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