Invasive Species - Pythons

What initiated the Burmese Python invasion in South Florida?

• They were brought as pets and then released.

• They were native to the area.

• They migrated from Southeast Asia.

• They were introduced for pest control.

What is one of the main challenges in studying Burmese Pythons in the wild?

• Their elusive nature makes them hard to track.

• There is too much human activity in their habitat.

• They are very aggressive towards humans.

• They are too small to be easily found.

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How did the pet trade contribute to the python problem?

• By selling pythons that were too large for most owners to handle.

• By breeding pythons for release into the wild.

• By smuggling pythons into Florida.

• By using pythons for entertainment purposes.

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What purpose do wildlife drop centers serve?

• They offer pet adoption services.

• They provide a place for people to leave unwanted pets.

• They are breeding centers for endangered species.

• They are research facilities for studying invasive species.

What technology is used to track Burmese Pythons in the wild?

• GPS collars

• Radio tags

• Microchips

• Drones

Why is it difficult to find pythons in the Florida swamps?

• The pythons are very fast.

• All of the above.

• The terrain is challenging to navigate.

• The pythons camouflage well.

What is one of the ecological impacts of Burmese Pythons in Florida?

• They reduce populations of native species.

• They compete with humans for resources.

• They have no significant impact on the ecosystem.

• They increase the number of certain native species.

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What is the goal of managing the Burmese Python population?

• To completely eradicate them from Florida.

• To train them for pest control.

• To manage and mitigate their impacts.

• To use them for scientific research.

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How do Burmese Pythons affect the food chain in the Everglades?

• By introducing new species into the ecosystem.

• By building nests that provide habitats for other animals.

• By preying on top predators like alligators.

• By pollinating native plants.

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Why is it important to continue researching Burmese Pythons?

• To export them back to Southeast Asia.

• To increase their population in the wild.

• To domesticate them for pet trade.

• To find their weaknesses and control their population.

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