09-09-2005
Home to alligators, panthers, and plenty of mosquitoes, South Florida's swamps also harbor native species of orchids, including the rare and delicate ghost orchid. South Florida was once an ideal habitat for a large number of plants, but today many orchids are on the endangered species list. Changes in the region's hydrology, increased development, and poachers threaten the future of the state's unique flowers. American Public Television picked up this program for national distribution. Click on the image to learn more: