Everybody's National Parks
Danielle and Bryan
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Everglades: Animals and Plants of a Fragile Ecosystem
Description: In episode 11.5 Danielle speaks with Everglades National Park volunteer and naturalist Carmen Ferreiro about the Everglades ecosystem and the biodiversityfound in this rich and fragile environment. Discussion includes the following: · Volunteering at the park (1:55) · Ecosystem and biodiversity of Everglades (4:30) · Threats to the Everglades (6:44) · Alligators and crocodiles are indicator animals for health of ecosystem (8:45) · Wildlife often overlooked by visitors (12:48) · Pine Rocklands (15:05) · Hardwood Hammock (16:10) · Alligator Holes in slough areas (18:28) · Elusive Florida Panther (19:23) · Favorite areas of park to view wildlife (20:58) · Plume trade of late 1800’s (22:05) · Bird watching in the Everglades (23:59) · Plants of the Everglades (29:15) · Photography as a learning tool (33:38) · Dead whales and manatees found dead (36:36)
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