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ENP 11.5 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)
· Roseate Spoonbill (40:50)
· Carmen’s favorite experience at Everglades National Park (43:46)
Resources:
Carmen Ferreiro Naturalist Photography
Monitoring American Alligators and American Crocodiles as Indicators of Everglades Restoration
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: Florida Panther
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