Today we discussed the impact of non-native species, or invasive species, on ecosystems. We watched Nature's "Invasion of the Giant Pythons". The video can be seen below:
Some thinking questions while watching:
1. How did the pythons get to Florida? Are there any feasible ways to prevent something like this from happening again?
2. How are scientists and the community attempting to curb the population of pythons and reduce the effect they have on the Everglades?
3. What ways do you think their efforts of snake removal could be improved? Remember to think about the native species that are already here!
1. How did the pythons get to Florida? Are there any feasible ways to prevent something like this from happening again?
2. How are scientists and the community attempting to curb the population of pythons and reduce the effect they have on the Everglades?
3. What ways do you think their efforts of snake removal could be improved? Remember to think about the native species that are already here!