Note: Ms. MacNicoll will be traveling first to the Everglades, so they are included in our wiki.
History of Everglades
Everglades are tropical wetlands located in the southern portion of the US state of Florida.
Human habitation in the southern portion of the Florida peninsula dates to 15,000 years ago. Two major tribes eventually formed in and around Everglades ecosystems:the Calusa and the Tequesta. Also the Everglades are used as a hideout for the Semenoles.
Flora and Fauna of Everglades
Primary feature of the everglades are the sawgrass prairie. Some alligators choose these grass for nesting.
Portion of the Everglades are used for growing sugarcane.More than 350 species of birds, 300 species of fresh and saltwater fish, 40 species of mammals, and 50 species of reptiles live within Everglades National Park. There are many endangered animals and one of the most endangered animal is Florida Panther and they live in mostly Everglades.
Nature and Science
Only one fifth of the Everglades is protected. Some people say that the Everglades only have two seasons wet and dry. Because it is always warm there and it's close to the equator.
Photo Gallery
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Comments (9)
Sierra Petros said
at 6:17 am on Mar 19, 2009
HI. Good job on finding the 2nd picture but what's with the boxes under them?
I don't think it's supposed to be there.
Sierra Petros said
at 6:17 am on Mar 19, 2009
HI. Good job on finding the 2nd picture but what's with the boxes under them?
I don't think it's supposed to be there.
Sierra Petros said
at 6:31 am on Mar 17, 2009
All my work will be in black. Feel free to change if you must.
smacnicoll@... said
at 5:40 am on Mar 16, 2009
Great job so far! How about some photos with captions too?
Sierra Petros said
at 6:16 am on Mar 12, 2009
Matt Mrs.Mac was right that is a good start.
I have the same topic.
smacnicoll@... said
at 5:43 am on Mar 12, 2009
Excellent start, Matt. Starting with the history of the Everglades is great. I'll be interested to learn why people visit and study the Everglades. What species live there? What types of flora are there?
Darrien Vogt said
at 6:32 am on Mar 10, 2009
I LOVE florida! I would rather be there than here b/c its usually in the 80s there for wheather!:)
Kayla Zupokfska said
at 7:59 am on Mar 9, 2009
I am going to florida in may (:
Janaya DaSilva said
at 7:25 am on Mar 9, 2009
i would love to go to florida
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