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Everglades National Park
Mammals
 

Over 40 species of mammals are found in Everglades National Park.  Many species commonly associated with drier habitats of forest and fields have adapted to the semi-aquatic environment that comprise most of the park's acreage. 

Click on the species names below for a more detailed account of each.

 


West Indian Manatee, Trichechus manatus

Florida Black Bear
Checklist of Mammals
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Prescribed Fire in Everglades National Park  

Did You Know?
On April 21, 1958, Everglades National Park conducted the first prescribed fire for ecological management in both the Park and the National Park Service. This burn pioneered using fire as a resource management tool nationwide.

Last Updated: July 09, 2007 at 15:42 EST