USA ~ Everglades National Park - Florida - UNESCO ~

... Lovely views of a unique treasure found in South Florida... the largest remaining subtropical wilderness in the US... this unique ecosystem contains both wetlands and forests, which is why it is home to such a wide variety of wildlife and an enormous selection of birdlife... the number of species is amazing, from anhingas, herons, and the colorful American purple gallinule, to roseate spoonbills and bald eagles.... alligators and crocodiles existed side by side... taking an airboat in the Everglades is perhaps the most common activity... but there are tons of excellent nature trails throughout the Everglades from beginner day hikes to more advanced treks.... or rent a canoe or kayak... at least a million visitors visiting the park every year and it is one of the most talked about National parks also... Thanks Crystal!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

Photos:Ⓒ Richard Strange Upper Left: American Egret - Lower Left: Anhinga - Lower Right: Egret and Woodstork
Everglades National Park was established in 1947 to preserve the biological diversity and resources of the South Florida wetlands. It covers a total area of  of 1.5 million acres of saw grass marshes, mangrove forests, and hardwood hammocks dominated by wetlands. and is located at the southern tip of Florida, preserving a relatively small portion of the original Everglades ecosystem.

The Native Americans who lived here called it Pa-hay-Okee which means "into grassy waters."

The Everglades are home to almost 36 different protected and threatened species in Florida today. These can include the West Indian Manatee, the Florida Panther as well as the American Crocodile,
there are also snakes, dolphins, bobcats, black bear, manatees, deer, and the elusive Florida panther as well.

Stamp:

Forever stamps - the echeveria
(Issued 28-04-2017)