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Big Cypress

National Preserve

Florida

Established: October 4, 1974

720,566 acres

Annual Visitors: 1,102,148 (2016)

Official Site: https://www.nps.gov/bicy/index.htm

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Cypress_National_Preserve

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From Wikipedia: "Big Cypress borders the wet freshwater prairies of Everglades National Park to the south, and other state and federally protected cypress country in the west, with water from the Big Cypress flowing south and west into the coastal Ten Thousand Islands region of Everglades National Park. When Everglades National Park was established in 1947, Big Cypress was originally intended to be included; however, because the land had not been purchased from its private owners, Big Cypress was ultimately released from the park system."

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An Everglades record: largest female python captured in Big CypressA team of hunters captured the largest ever female python in Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida's Everglades

Florida authorities consider possibility of super snake emerging in EvergladesA genetic study published on Sunday raised the question on whether or not a super snake could emerge in the Florida Everglades after it was revealed a small number of Burmese and Indian pythons have been breeding.

Firm seeks renewed permit to explore for oil in Big CypressA Texas company has asked state environmental regulators to allow crews to resume their hunt for oil beneath Big Cypress National Preserve in southwest Florida.

Hit By The Hurricane: These Parks Need Your HelpThese state and national parks, home to extraordinary wildlife and ecosystems of historical importance, have been severely hit by the hurricanes

Zinke Must Use Florida Trip to Call for Relief Funding for National ParksHis visit comes at a critical time as the administration prepares their proposal to Congress to provide needed funding relief to devastated communities.

Florida's National, State Parks Mangled by Irma; Many to Remain Closed Until Further Notice | The Weather ChannelAreas meant to be enjoyed have been transformed into disaster zones that could take weeks or longer to reopen.

Hurricane Irma mangled Florida’s state, national parks - SaintPetersBlogHurricane Irma mangled Florida’s national and state parks, turning places meant to be enjoyed into disaster zones that could take weeks or longer to reopen. South Florida National Parks Trust Director Don Finefrock says the National Park Service has sent some 380 workers from 95 national parks to 15 parks in Irma’s path in Georgia, South Carolina, Florida and the Caribbean. At Big Cypress National Preserve in eastern Collier County, crews are clearing downed trees along one road that had…

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