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Big Cypress National PreserveThe ghost orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii) is one of the rare epiphytic orchids found in Southwest Florida.
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Big Cypress National Preserve
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33100 Tamiami Trail East Ochopee, Florida 34141

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Phone
Oasis Visitor Center and General Preserve Information (239) 695-1201
Administrative Offices (239) 695-2000
Fax (239) 695-3901

Researchers gather data from a bear that was removed as a nuisance.  

Did You Know?
Fed animals often end up as dead animals. Please do not feed any of the wildlife within the Preserve. This bear was fed and eventually became a nuisance. Nuisance wildlife is sometimes removed, but typically does not survive.

Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST