Glimpse wading birds, turtles, and alligators in Florida's subtropical marsh region the Everglades
An overview of the Everglades in southern Florida, U.S.
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NARRATOR: One of the world's most famous wetlands is the Everglades, a saw-grass marsh region which covers about 10,000 square kilometers of southern Florida. Its subtropical climate and usual abundance of water make it a unique environment, home to wading birds, such as the roseate spoonbill, and to turtles and alligators.