But you don't see alligators much bigger than this in the wild. We also have a number of endemic and very rare orchids and bromeliads. That depends on what you like to see. The Ten Thousand Islands, the coastal mangrove forest, is really beautiful and unique. But I also like the freshwater swamps especially the Fakahatchee strand.
Crocodiles live along the south coast of the state.
They are mostly found in areas already protected by the federal or state government. Many of the crocodiles live within Everglades National Park and are thus completely protected. Also, habitat destruction can negatively impact prey populations. Panthers need a lot of space to survive and their ultimate conservation demands that we find a way to make space for panthers as well as human activity. In order for the panther to survive, it must have sufficient habitat to support a viable population.