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Read the passage below and answer the question. "The Florida Everglades, often called the 'River of Grass,' is a vast subtropical wilderness covering about 1.5 million acres. Unlike a traditional river with distinct banks, it is actually a slow-moving sheet of water flowing southward from Lake Okeechobee to Florida Bay. This unique ecosystem supports more than 350 species of birds, 300 species of fish, and numerous endangered species including the Florida panther and the American crocodile." What is the main idea of this passage?

The Everglades is home to many endangered species. The Florida Everglades is a unique, expansive ecosystem distinct from a typical river. Lake Okeechobee feeds water into Florida Bay. The Everglades covers exactly 1.5 million acres of land.

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The Florida Everglades is a unique, expansive ecosystem distinct from a typical river.

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