Southeastern United States
A region of the United States with rivers, swamps, and forests, home to the alligator snapping turtle, the Western Cottonmouth, the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, and the American alligator.
What is it?
The southeastern United States includes states like Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the Carolinas. It has a warm, humid climate with many rivers, lakes, swamps, and bayous. The American alligator lives in the freshwater habitats of this region. Other animals include the alligator snapping turtle, the Western Cottonmouth, and the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Manatees and many species of fish and birds also live here.
Why it matters
This region has unique freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems that are home to many species found nowhere else. Protecting these habitats is important for conservation.
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