The Everglades
The Everglades is a vast subtropical wetland ecosystem in Florida, United States, protected as a national park and home to significant and unique biodiversity.
Flowing as a slow-moving "river of grass" rather than a traditional swamp, this vast subtropical wetland supports extraordinary biodiversity found nowhere else in North America.
A Unique "River of Grass"
The Everglades functions as a slow-moving, shallow "river of grass," rather than a traditional stagnant swamp, flowing gradually across Florida.
Extraordinary Biodiversity
The Everglades supports extraordinary biodiversity, including American alligators, Florida panthers, and numerous bird species found in few other North American locations.
Significant Environmental Challenges
The Everglades faces significant environmental challenges, including water management issues and invasive species threatening its delicate ecosystem balance.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Everglades holds UNESCO World Heritage status, recognized for its unique ecological significance and biodiversity within a subtropical wetland environment.
