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The Only Place On Earth Where Alligators And Crocodiles Coexist

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Why Florida is uniquely positioned

gertrude Florida's climate marks the geographic boundaries for both reptile species.

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The geography of a watery wilderness

gertrude A vast, slow-moving river of grass forms the backdrop of this reptile intersection.

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Fun Facts

Fun Fact

Everglades scale: The Everglades is actually a giant, slow-moving river that is 60 miles wide and over 100 miles long, moving just a few feet per day.

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Quizzes

Quiz

Why does water in the Everglades move so slowly southward?

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What is the primary reason American crocodiles cannot live in northern U.S. states?

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Which specific ecosystem in the Everglades serves as the main meeting ground for both reptiles?

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Approximately how many acres of land does the Everglades National Park cover?

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In what year did author Marjory Stoneman Douglas publish her famous book calling the Everglades the 'River of Grass'?

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Which river's freshwater flow serves as the primary northern water source for the Florida Everglades?

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What type of water is formed when freshwater from rivers mixes with saltwater from the ocean?

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Which unique U.S. wetland is the only place on Earth where alligators and crocodiles naturally coexist?

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Glosario

Glossary
estuary (noun)
A coastal body of water where freshwater from rivers mixes with saltwater from the ocean. This brackish zone in Florida's subtropical wetlands is the only wild habitat where alligators and crocodiles coexist.

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Gossip

Gossip

Which reptile would you rather see safely from a tour boat?

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Videos

gertrude Why Florida is uniquely positioned

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gertrude The geography of a watery wilderness

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gertrude The brackish water sweet spot

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gertrude The convergence of two water worlds

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