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Big Cypress National PreservePanaroramic view of Deep Lake area.
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Big Cypress National Preserve
History & Culture

history & culture includes:

People
 
Culturally, the Big Cypress Swamp has served as home and refuge to many people throughout time including the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, the Seminole Tribe of Florida and early settlers.
A young alligator emerges from its egg.  

Did You Know?
Alligator hatching season is typically September through October in South Florida. A female can lay up to 50 eggs, about 45 of which will hatch, but only 2 or 3 will make it beyond the first two years of life.

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Last Updated: May 23, 2008 at 14:34 EST