Florida Springs

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Today, what makes springs remarkable is that they are one of the only natural areas in the state where you can encounter so many of Florida’s resident plants and animals in one geographic area. On a single visit to a spring, one may encounter species like the American alligator, river otter, and limpkin. Beneath the surface, underwater natives like the loggerhead musk turtle, manatee, and Florida gar! At certain springs, many of these species can be seen right from the nature trail along the spring run. Clean, clear water flowing from the aquifer at a constant temperature is the essential ingredient that supports the variety of life found in and around a spring. This channel will give you an overview of the flora and fauna you can expect to see in a Florida spring and will also take us deeper into spring ecosystems explaining how these plants and animals rely on clean water and one another to thrive.