Everglades

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The Everglades is a vast subtropical wetland region in southern Florida known for its slow-moving "river of grass," unique biodiversity, and critical role in regional water flow and wildlife habitat.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ecosystem
geographic region
subtropical wetland
wetland region
characterizedBy sawgrass-dominated landscapes
seasonal flooding and drying
slow sheet flow of water
conservationStatus subject of large-scale restoration efforts
ecosystemType estuarine ecosystem
freshwater marsh
mangrove ecosystem
habitatFor American alligator
American crocodile
Florida panther
West Indian manatee
numerous bird species
numerous fish species
numerous reptile species
roseate spoonbill
snail kite
wood stork
hasClimate subtropical climate
hasDesignation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (via Everglades National Park)
UNESCO World Heritage Site (via Everglades National Park)
Wetland of International Importance
hasPart Big Cypress Swamp
Everglades National Park
Florida Bay
Shark River Slough
Taylor Slough
coastal prairies
freshwater sloughs
mangrove forests
sawgrass marshes
tree islands
hydrologyDependsOn Kissimmee River basin
Lake Okeechobee
rainfall
knownFor alligator habitat
complex water flow patterns
high biodiversity
slow-moving river of grass
wading bird populations
locatedIn Florida
United States
southern Florida
partOf Greater Everglades ecosystem
South Florida hydrologic system
playsRoleIn flood control
groundwater recharge
regional water storage
wildlife habitat provision
supports commercial and recreational fisheries
ecotourism
threatenedBy agricultural runoff
climate change
invasive species
urban development
water diversion

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Greater Everglades ecosystem includes Big Cypress Swamp
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Cape Sable seaside sparrow occursInProtectedArea Big Cypress National Preserve
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Florida panther habitat Everglades
Burmese python introducedTo Florida Everglades
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Shark Valley Visitor Center providesAccessTo Everglades wetlands
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Collier County contains Everglades wetlands
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Collier County hasFeature Everglades ecosystems
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Gulf Coast Visitor Center nearbyWaterBody Everglades estuarine waterways
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Florida Peninsula contains Everglades
Atlantic coastal plain contains Everglades
Shark River Slough partOf Everglades freshwater marsh system
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Taylor Slough partOf Everglades ecosystem
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Seminole regionOfConflict Everglades
South Florida knownFor Everglades
Eastern United States containsLandform Florida Everglades
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Miami River sourceRegion Everglades
Miami River drainageBasin Everglades
Okeechobee Plain near Everglades
Janie Crawford residesInFiction Everglades (the muck)
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Tea Cake settingOfActivity Everglades, Florida
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Lake Mayaimi associatedWith Everglades region
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Belle Glade culture archaeologicalRegion Everglades region
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Gulf Coastal Plain containsFeature Everglades region
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Florida Bay partOf Everglades ecosystem
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Gentle Ben settingLocation Florida Everglades
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Gentle Ben filmingLocation Everglades
Python bivittatus introducedTo Florida Everglades
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Python bivittatus invasiveIn Florida Everglades
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Shark Valley Tram Road partOf Everglades ecosystem
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Shark Valley Tram Road offersViewOf Everglades sawgrass prairie
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Shark Valley Observation Tower offersViewOf Everglades wetlands
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U.S. Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail) crosses Everglades wetlands
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Water Conservation Areas locatedIn Everglades region
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Cape Sable locatedIn Everglades
Ten Thousand Islands partOf Florida Everglades region
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Doral, Florida locatedNear Everglades
Gateway to the Everglades near Everglades region of Florida
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