TED-Ed: Can alligators survive this apex predator? | Kenny Coogan

The video explores the history and ecological significance of alligators in the Everglades, highlighting their role as apex predators. It discusses the impact of human activity and invasive species on the region's biodiversity. Conservation efforts, particularly those led by Marjory Stoneman Douglas, are emphasized. The video concludes with the ongoing threat of invasive species, such as Burmese pythons, and potential solutions to restore the ecosystem.

What is the signature move of the alligator when hunting its prey?

• The swamp dive

• The spiral twist

• The death roll

• The predator leap

Which invasive species was introduced by Spanish colonizers in the 1500s?

• Brown anole lizards

• Burmese pythons

• Brazilian pepper trees

• Wild boar

What was the primary goal of government and business officials in the late 19th century regarding the Everglades?

• To establish a national park

• To build a tourist attraction

• To introduce new wildlife

• To turn it into farmland

Who was the conservationist that played a key role in defending the Everglades?

• Marjory Stoneman Douglas

• Rachel Carson

• John Muir

• Aldo Leopold

What event in 1992 significantly increased the Burmese python population in the Everglades?

• A natural migration from Asia

• A government wildlife program

• A hurricane destroyed a breeding facility

• A mass release by pet owners

What is one proposed solution to manage invasive species in the Everglades?

• Importing more exotic pets

• Introducing insects to eat invasive plants

• Building more canals

• Expanding urban development

Which invasive reptile is known to consume alligator eggs, threatening their population?

• Monitor lizards

• Komodo dragons

• Green iguanas

• Black and white tegus