It's never a good sign when an animal disappears from the place that gave it its name. That's what is happening to the Everglades snail kite.

By Curtis Morgan, The Miami Herald Jul. 6--It's never a good sign when an animal disappears from the place that gave it its name.

By Curtis Morgan, The Miami Herald Jul. 5--It's never a good sign when an animal disappears from the place that gave it its name.

By Ronnie Thomas, The Decatur Daily, Ala. Jun. 26--Location: 202 Lawrence Cove Road, Oden Ridge. Description: Overgrown grass, weeds around building behind Oden Ridge Volunteer Fire Department.