We"re heading down to Florida today to celebrate the 75th year of Everglades National Park, the largest tropical wilderness in the United States. The park was established in 1947 to defend a fragile ecosystem and covers about 20% of the entire Everglades wetland. But even with the park service"s protection, the Everglades" features, primarily shallow freshwater pools, have suffered significantly due to human activity.
Everglades National Park turns 75
Today in History
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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A Bengal tiger in Ranthambore National Park, India
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Racing toward history
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These laurels are hardy
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World Rivers Day
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Celebrating women in science
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International Haiku Poetry Day
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Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act of 1973
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Ocracoke Lighthouse on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina
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A cutting-edge art gallery opens in Paris
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Working for that cliffside view
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Honoring those who served
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Beaver achievers
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Teacher Appreciation Day
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The smoke before the bonfire
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That s quite a schnoz, baby tapir
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A big birthday for Big Bend
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Earthrise on Moon Day
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Starling murmuration over the ruins of Brightons West Pier, England
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Summer solstice
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Hiking the High Trestle Trail
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The Children’s Cultural Festival in Reykjavik begins today
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Stompin’ with the Big Chief
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Glacial rivers in Iceland
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Przewalskis horses, Hustai National Park, Mongolia
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Queen Elizabeth s Platinum Jubilee
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Presidents Day
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Winter at Valley Forge
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In the Garden of Europe
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Golden jellyfish in Jellyfish Lake, Palau
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