From the white sand beaches of the Panhandle to the colorful coral reefs off the Florida Keys, Florida is home to a wide variety of natural and managed ecosystems. Coastal mangroves, hardwood hammocks, cypress swamps, and sand hills dot this novel landscape. Florida’s intact ecosystems host diverse animal species including panthers, manatees, sea turtles, and hundreds of bird species, including herons, pelicans, and egrets.