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The Toughest Moms of the Florida Everglades | Wild Critters USA
Could an alligator really win "Mom of the Year"? In this episode of the Wild Critters USA series on Orbit, families travel to Everglades National Park to discover how American alligator moms protect their babies, why alligators are important ecosystem engineers, and what makes the Florida Everglades one of North America's most remarkable wetlands.
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