Location: Monroe, Miami-Dade, and Collier County, Florida, United States Size: 1,508,976 acres (10th largest National Park) Established: December 6, 1947 (20th National Park established in the U.S.) Overview: America's Everglades - The largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Established in 1947, Everglades National Park ...
The social dynamics of plants are as complex as those at any high school. By studying how plants interact — one-on-one, as a population, and in their communities — ecologists can figure out how to conserve our photosynthetic friends. In this episode of Crash Course ...
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Herpetologist Shawn Heflick has a permit to hunt down Burmese pythons in the Everglades. He's carrying red water balloons because they make perfect targets for a striking snake. Check out the strike in slow motion!
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Alligators were once the undisputed reptile kings of the Everglades. But who would win a battle now -- alligator or python? It all depends on which one is bigger. "Invasion of the Giant Pythons" premieres Sunday, February 21, 2010 on PBS.
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