Everglades Ecosystem and Wildlife

The video explores the Everglades, a vast marshland in southern Florida, highlighting its status as the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S. It describes the Everglades as a slow-moving river with a rich ecosystem, including the largest mangrove system in the Western Hemisphere and unique flora like sawgrass. The Everglades is home to diverse wildlife, including numerous bird, fish, mammal, and reptile species, and is the only place where alligators and crocodiles coexist.

What is the Everglades primarily known as?

• A forest

• A mountain range

• A large area of marshland

• A desert

Which type of plant is notably found in the Everglades?

• Bamboo

• Cactus

• Sawgrass

• Pine trees

What is unique about the mangrove system in the Everglades?

• It is the smallest in the world

• It only supports bird life

• It grows in freshwater

• It is the largest in the Western Hemisphere

How many species of birds are found in the Everglades?

• 350

• 150

• 250

• 450

What is a unique feature of the Everglades' wildlife?

• It is home to the largest population of tigers

• It is the only place where alligators and crocodiles coexist

• It is the only habitat for polar bears

• It has the most diverse insect population