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Everglades Mountains and Valleys
A ten part series concerning an unnamed visitor of the Everglades National park who wishes to learn more about the rich biodiversity therein. She is assisted in learning by a multitude of helpful park rangers.
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Introduction
A young woman who recently moved to south Florida finds herself wanting to learn more about the Everglades National Park.…
Hardwood Hammock
Ranger Jenny describes the properties of the Hardwood Hammock. She explains how the hammock is a raised area, naturally protected…
Pine Rocklands
Ranger Nic talks about the Pine Rocklands. He describes its status as an endangered habitat, and details many of its…
Sawgrass Prairie
Ranger Christeal discusses the properties of the Sawgrass Prairie. She describes the ebb and flow of the river of grass,…
Slough
Ranger Greg gives our everglades visitor a tour of the Slough habitat. He begins by describing it as the "beating…
Mangrove Forest
Ranger Ally gives our Everglades visitor a tour of the Mangrove habitat. She describes how the mangrove habitat is intertidal,…
Florida Bay
Ranger Daniel teaches our Everglades visitor about the Florida Bay. They hop on a boat together to explore the muddy…
Conclusion
Our everglades visitor moves through the park on her own and considers some of the unifying themes of The Everglades…
Cypress Dome
Ranger Yvette introduces the everglades visitor to the Cypress Dome habitat. She explains why the habitat is called a "dome",…