Everglades-Endangered Species

Endangered Species in the Everglades

Birds: Snail (Everglade) Kite, Southern Bald Eagle, Arctic Peregrine Falcon, Cape Sable Sea Side Sparrow, Wood Stork

Butterflies: Schaus Swallowtail

Mammals: Florida Panther, West Indian Manatee

Reptiles and Amphibians: Atlantic Ridley Turtle, Green Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, American Crocodile, Leatherback Turtle

Rodents: Key Largo Wood Rat, Key Largo Cotton Mouse


Here are some sites to get students interested in endangered species!

Defenders of Wildlife

Can the Everglades Survive?

Friends of the Florida Panther