Often compared to a grassy, slow-moving river, the Everglades is made up of coastal mangroves, sawgrass marshes and pine flatwoods that are home to hundreds of animal species.
Among the Everglades’ abundant wildlife are the endangered leatherback turtle, Florida panther, and West Indian manatee.
Cruising with Jane McDonald returns to Channel 5 this Sunday and marks the star’s final series of the show.
It comes just six weeks after the death of her fiancé Eddie Rothe.