Stop the Invasion! — Invasive Species in the Everglades

What is an invasive species?

• A native animal

• An endangered species

• A non-native species that causes harm

• A plant that needs lots of water

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Where are Burmese pythons originally from?

• Australia

• Asia

• Africa

• Florida

What does an apex predator do in an ecosystem?

• Has no natural enemies

• Only eats plants

• Lives in caves

• Hides from all other animals

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Why are Burmese pythons a threat to the Everglades?

• They eat native animals and have no predators

• They clean up pollution

• They help endangered species

• They only eat plants

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Identify the invasive species from four pictures.

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What role does the python play in the Everglades food web?

• Producer

• Herbivore

• Apex predator

• Decomposer

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Click on the animal that is NOT native to the Everglades.

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What role does the Burmese python play in the Everglades food web?

• Producer

• Primary consumer

• Secondary consumer

• Apex predator

Why is it important to protect native species in an ecosystem?

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If you were a scientist, how would you control the Burmese python population without harming the Everglades?

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