Habitat Close-Up -- Pond

Description: An average to large-sized body of water surrounded by an abundance of plantlife to support local animals Everglades Example(s): Eco-Pond Limiting Factors: Water level, dissolved oxygen, sunlight, plant-cover

Important Animals: American Alligator Turtles (asst.) Heron, Egrets, Ibis and other Fish-Hunting Birds Mergansers, Coots and other waterfowl Fish (asst.) Important Plants: Saw Grass Algae Pond Lilies low-lying brush/bushes