La Florida or 'The Land of Flowers' as named by Juan Ponce de Leon, is home to an amazing variety of bio-life. The state has been divided into seven floral zones each bearing beautiful and colorful flowers. While the Flatwoods are home to over sixty varieties of orchid, the swampy Savannas bear water hyacinths, and lotus. The hills of North Florida are known for oak, pine and cypress trees. The ubiquitous palm grows all across the state. Many endangered plants and trees such as the Chapman Rhododendron, and Harper's Beauty are being preserved.
Among the eighty land mammals that have made Florida home are the raccoon, fox, rabbit, otter, mink, skunk, squirrel, deer, panther, coyote, wild boar, wild hog, bear, and armadillo. Aquatic mammals of Florida include the manatee and alligator. The coasts of peninsular Florida are home to a number of fishes, rays, shrimps, and sharks. Florida's climatic conditions make it the perfect refuge for migratory birds. Quails, turkeys, and ducks are found on the peninsular regions while the coasts are inhabited by storks, pelicans, and gulls. Over 350 pairs of the bald eagle, many venomous snakes, and more than 300 varieties of butterflies can be found in the state.