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This document provides an overview of the flora and fauna of southern Illinois through photos and descriptions from a presentation. It includes photos and information about various plant and animal species found in the region such as camel rock, degognia canyon, chiggers, shawnee hills, camp ondessonk, phantoms canyon, laRue pine hills, boss island, cave creek glade, bell smith springs, natural bridge, burden falls, sandstone glade, lusk creek, and the cretaceous hills. The document aims to showcase the biodiversity of southern Illinois through regional ecologist Christopher Benda's presentation and photos.

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