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- Covers 1,508,571 acres
- Established: December 6, 1947
- Bird species: 350
- Fish species: 300
- Mammal species: 40
- Reptile species: 50
- The Park is fed by Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River
- Elevation: 0 to 8 feet (2.4 m) above sea level
- The Park is home to many rare and endangered species, like the Florida Panthers
- Climate: Mild and pleasant from December to April, hot and humid in summer
- Designated a UNESCO world heritage site
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Everglades National Park is located in the state of Florida and is the third-largest national park in the United States with about 1.5 million acres. As the largest subtropical wilderness in the country, the Everglades region is made up primarily of wetlands and marshland. With one of the most fragile Ecosystems in the world, the park is home to 36 species on the Endangered Species list. Established as a National Park by president Harry Truman in 1947, the park sees upwards of 1 million visitors each year.
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Everglades National Park Questions
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What are your three favorite National Parks and why? 5 AnswersGrowing up in Colorado availed me of the opportunity to spend a considerable amount of time in several National Parks as well as on Bureau of Land Management (B... read more -
Favorite National Park for photography? 10 AnswersI'm going to provide a few on the East Coast and South...plus, they are a bit "less traveled". 1. Ocala National Forest. This little known area is a gem. Home... read more -
How many national parks are in the usa? 3 AnswersNational park in the U.S. is composed of 391 areas. -quote- "The National Park System comprises 391 areas covering more than 84 million acres in every state (ex... read more -
What is the best tour operator offering Everglades day-trips from Miami? 1 AnswerViator has some great day tours for the Everglads and surrounding areas! Have a great time on your trip! http://www.viator.com/search/everglades read more
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