Related to this action, progesterone. 1  Decreases sensitivity to oxytocin. 2  Oxytocin (a hormone from the posterior pituitary) increases the frequency and strength of uterine contractions. 3  During late pregnancy, the progesterone level may drop to 250 mg/day.
Swamp Walks. One of the wildest and most wonderful aspects to hiking in Florida is the availability of swamp walks through many habitats in Florida. These watery wades immerse you in habitats found nowhere else on earth.
A swamp is a wetland that is dominated by woody plants (shrubs and trees). Swamps are often near rivers or streams. These rivers and streams sometimes flood, and the water from the flood carries nutrients to the swamp. Common plants, animals, and insects in a swamp are: northern white cedar. dogwood. wood duck.