Florida Wildlife and Ecosystem Challenges

The video explores the diverse and hidden wildlife along Florida's coast, highlighting the challenges faced by species like the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, loggerhead turtles, and the invasive lionfish. It discusses the impact of human activities and natural events, such as hurricanes, on these ecosystems. The narrative also covers the survival strategies of various species, including the American crocodile and Burmese python, and the ongoing battle to preserve Florida's natural habitats.

What is a surprising danger that tourists might encounter while swimming off the Florida coast?

• Great White Shark

• Electric Eel

• Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

• Jellyfish

What is the survival rate of loggerhead turtle hatchlings?

• 1 in 100,000

• 1 in 10,000

• 1 in 100

• 1 in 1,000

Which invasive species is threatening the native fish population in Florida's reefs?

• Lionfish

• Piranha

• Zebra Mussel

• Asian Carp

How do lionfish primarily threaten the reef ecosystem?

• By spreading disease

• By destroying seaweed

• By eating coral

• By competing with native fish

What natural event in 1992 contributed to the spread of Burmese pythons in Florida?

• Hurricane Sandy

• Hurricane Irma

• Hurricane Andrew

• Hurricane Katrina

What is a major threat to the American crocodile's habitat?

• Pollution

• Deforestation

• Overfishing

• Coastal development

What natural phenomenon helps loggerhead turtles navigate the ocean?

• Earth's magnetic field

• Moon phases

• Ocean currents

• Sunlight

Which snake is immune to the venom of the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake?

• Black Mamba

• Coral Snake

• King Snake

• King Cobra

What is the primary diet of the king snake?

• Birds

• Insects

• Fish

• Other snakes

What is the main reason loggerhead turtles return to their natal beach?

• To find food

• To escape predators

• To nest

• To bask in the sun