Last Thursdays class the field trip to Corkscrew sanctuary we were able to learn much about Florida's environment. Knowing that the Autobun society saved this sanctuary and was able to help preserve this environment is an awesome thing. The Cypress dome that we walked through, we were able to see deer, hawks, black vulture, and alligators. One of the trees that we saw was a native Florida tree called a Sable palm. The deer were eating in a wet prairie. This is better for the deer because its better for bigger mammals to drink and water stays three to four months at a time. It was also very interesting to know that panthers scratch on the trees to sharpen their nails or even to mark their territory. It was very noticeable looking on the trees seeing these markings. Another interesting fern we were able to see was the resurrection. This tree comes back alive when water touches it and can live up to 100 years. The liken tree was a tree we were able to see that had red splotches on it. I did not think going here we would see so many different trees and animals, very cool place.
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