A great egret sits on top of a dead tree in the Florida Everglades, near South Bay, Fla. Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, as the sky turns darks as a thunderstorm moves across the area. The Associated Press
The sky reflects on the north-east boundary of the Evergaldes National Park, near Miami, on July 27, 1998. The Associated Press
An anhigua dries itself, after plunging into the water searching for a fish, in the warm sunlight Feb. 28, 2009 in the Florida Everglades near Homestead, Fla. The Associated Press
A Manatee swims at Blue Springs State Park in Orange City, Fla., in this Jan. 5, 2006 file photo. The Associated Press
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officer Bill Carpenter drives his airboat through the Florida Everglades July 1, 2008, checking on alligator egg collectors as the eggs are collected for distribution to alligator farmers. The Associated Press
Tourists aboard a tram at the Shark Valley Visitors Center in the Everglades National Park get a first hand look at a large alligator sunning itself April 29, 1999. The Associated Press
Tour guide Shirley McBride, left, urges tourists into the waters of Everglades National Park, Fla., during a tram ride stop Oct. 31, 2003. The Associated Press
A Florida Softshell turtle swims in the brackish water of the Anhinga Trail area of Everglades National Park Wednesday, June 30, 2010. It is the largest softshell turtle in North America. (AP/ Photo/J Pat Carter)
A Great Blue Heron spears its dinner while hunting in Everglades National Park, Fla., Jan. 25, 2004. The Associated Press
An alligator glides through the waters of Everglades National Park, Fla., Oct. 31, 2003. The Associated Press
One of the Coopertown, Fla. airboat tour drives walks through the waters of the Everglades, entraining the tourist as a large alligator swims nearbyin this May, 2003 photo. The Associated Press
An airboat plies the waters of the Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge, Fla.,, July 30, 1990, which is part of the Everglades National Park currently in crisis with its struggle against nature and the visions of man. The Associated Press
A large vulture is forced to look for food in the water as another vulture sits on top of a dead alligator in the Florida Everglades, May 29, 1999. The Associated Press
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