Big Cypress Swamp - covers vast areas in southwest Florida, north and west of the Everglades. Much of Big Cypress Swamp is part of the Big Cypress National Preserve. Cypress trees are the dominant vegetation and the area is rich in wildlife including insects, fish, reptiles, birds, deer, bears, and panthers. Fluctuations in water levels are essential for maintaining this system, which is highly vulnerable to man's activities.
