... alligator survives and thrives in coastal rivers and particu-larly in the Everglades. With it co-exist cypress trees, turtles, bass, riverotters, and fabulous birds such as the wood stork and ... creatures, the panther,seldom seen in the wild. Its cousin the bobcat is less reclusive, itsnumbers less depleted. Black bears, white-tailed deer, squirrels, rac - coons, opossums, armadillos, and ... tip the crew.Surf fishing is another option and can be done from most beaches – again,with the best success in passes between islands or at the end of islands.Freshwater fishing yields bass,...