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Cypress Dome

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Description

Ranger Yvette introduces the everglades visitor to the Cypress Dome habitat. She explains why the habitat is called a "dome", speaks about the nature of cypress trees, and identifies several types of fauna and flora. She also talks about watermarks and levels

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