Date presented: 3/7/12
Burmese Pythons Taking Over the Everglades
I chose this topic because I never knew about the severity of these pythons. It is a relatively quiet problem so I wanted to share it with the class.
Discussion Questions:
How accurate do you think these road tests are in determining the affect of the python?
Do you think this ban on importation of pythons in the Florida Keys will stop this problem?
Do you think the everglades can adapt to these invasive snakes eventually?
Follow up Research:
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2012/01/burmese-pythons-invading-the-everglades/
http://www.boston.com/news/education/k_12/articles/2010/06/30/python_prohibition_bong_ban_among_new_fla_laws/
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/01/120130-florida-burmese-pythons-mammals-everglades-science-nation/
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/10/1006_051006_pythoneatsgator.html
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