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Turner River Road

Turner River Road: Free Thing to Do near Everglades City

Turner River Road is one of the most scenic roads in Everglades City. For 21 miles, Turner River Road cuts directly north through Big Cypress National Preserve. This preserve is a Federally protected land consisting of 729,000 acres of cypress strands, wet prairies, and pinelands. Running alongside the road is the Turner River Road canal. The sand, shell, and rock …

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Everglades Raccoon

Are There Still Raccoons in the Everglades?

Some sources tell us that sightings of raccoons in the Everglades have declined as much as 99% since 1996. Why the decrease? A Virginia Tech University study implicates the Burmese python. The National Park Service reports that 1,825 Burmese pythons that have been caught in and around Everglades National Park since 2000. Take a look at this chart to see the increase …

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10. Birds of the Everglades

Although alligators win the popularity contest of animals that people hope to see when they visit the Everglades, there are many other fascinating forms of wildlife that you will likely encounter. This is the tenth of 12 Things You Should Know about Alligators and Everglades Wildlife, a free eBook.

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