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    A herd of wild bison has been reintroduced to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, marking the first time that bison have roamed this part of Canada since they were hunted to near extinction in the 19th century. Parks Canada — the Canadian government agency that manages national parks, conservation areas and historical sites — relocated the 16 bison, which primarily include pregnant females, to the remote Panther Valley in Banff National Park, the Calgary Herald reported. Initially, the…

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    Everglades Research Paper

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    The Everglades is a natural park where visitors can see alligators, and take a ride on a hovercraft, located southeast of Florida. It features a variety of fauna and flora in over 6,000 kms long and is approximately one hour from the city of Miami. In recent years it has been affected by the amount of pollutants in the water. A recent study by the University of Florida showed significantly higher levels of pollution in the sediment of the Everglades, an extension of surface water and reed 160 by…

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    On the continent of America, there are a myriad of natural wonders, called National Parks, that outshine the rest of the country in terms of beauty. Luckily, these areas are protected by the national government in order to provide areas for citizens to take a break from the day to day hustle, and enjoy a vacation with family in some of the most beautiful places in the world. One of these areas, Yosemite National Park, is located in the beautiful mountains of California. Yosemite is home to…

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    Have you ever been to a national park? Most people have been to a national park in their lives, but few have heard about Providence Canyon. That is because it never became a national park, instead, it became a state park. I believe this was a terrible decision and their are numerous reasons why I believe this that I will explain in this essay.…

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    Everglades have been around for thousands of years before any human settlement; “The Sea of Grass” has a delicate and critical ecosystem with influence on not just flora and fauna but also for humans residing there. Primarily a subtropical wetland, the everglades region is part of a lager watershed with its unique niche containing several plants and animals exclusive to it. With a total area of 4000 square miles prior to human squandering, it’s part of a larger water system consisting of…

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    Can you imagine buying a pet without researching anything about it? Well, that's what people in Florida are doing with their Burmese pythons. Burmese pythons are negatively affecting the ecosystem. The informational article states, "...they have chemical receptors in their tongues and heat sensors along their jaw so they can hunt at night." This shows that even if they can’t see they can still hunt with other parts of their bodies because they have special hunting tools to use. The newspaper…

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    Wildfire Fire

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    with high winds and a lack of proper monitoring of what started out as a small fire in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, became an unprecedented catastrophe for the city of Gatlinburg and portions of Pigeon Forge. In an area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP), called Chimney Tops, a wildfire broke out (some claim it was started by kids), on November 23, 2016. Park personnel, not only failed to monitor this fire during the next several evenings, but later discovered on…

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    Alligators are such an important part of the identity of people living in Louisiana, that they have actually become a symbol of the state. The American Alligator was voted the state reptile of Louisiana in 1983. Alligators are so well liked that there is an Alligator Festival in Luling, Louisiana. Arts and crafts, live music, and thrill rides are available.Alligators are native to Louisiana. They can be found throughout the state living in swamps, rivers, and lakes. Louisiana has a population…

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    In 1995, wolves were reintroduced to the Yellowstone ecosystem. This means that Yellowstone is an official haven for wolves. They were originally in Yellowstone but were killed off. They were marked as endangered in 1974, which paved the way for wolves to be reinstated in Yellowstone and in Central Idaho. Altering an ecosystem has been very controversial. This is because of the potential unpredicted threats to the existing organisms. Scientist and citizens have closely monitored changes that…

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    How would someone describe the snowy mountains of Yellowstone National Park, Montana? Everything is covered in snow, the white frosted ground crunching underneath the boots of people. Every tree is covered in layers of snow, an avalanche happening every time the branches slightly swayed. Buffalo would roam around like cattle would on a farm. Everything is frozen, turning the fingers and faces of young and old a bright red. The hot springs and geysers showering mist on the nearby flora covering…

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