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2014 Everglades National Park 5oz. Silver coin graded in SP70 with early release status.
Everglades National Park Information
Everglades National Park of Florida is unique in that it is a protected ecosystem, not a geological feature. This delicate ecosystem was in danger of extinction by the early 1900s as people saw the area as valuable farmland. However, there is a diverse group of species that make this area home and it was decided that they needed to be protected. Thus, in 1934, the park was created. But due to the Great Depression, it was not officially dedicated until 1947.
There are over 350 species of birds, several types of venomous snakes, sea turtles and other exotic animals that live in the Everglades. Thanks to the slow moving water system, which is actually a river, the ecosystem is able to support a wide array of animal life.
The most famous resident of the Everglades National Park is the American crocodile. Most of the dangerous species that live in the park often shy away from humans, leaving the attack rate very low.