The invasive Burmese pythons, which have already decimated native wildlife in the Everglades, have now spread to the Florida Keys, posing a significant threat to the endangered Key deer among other species. Their proliferation in the region raises concerns as they begin to prey on endangered species. This situation underscores the difficulty in controlling their population and protecting native species.
Basically all staghorn and elkhorn coral died in the southern most Keys.. there was better survival north near Miami as water temps were a “bit”more tolerable. The best Keys reef suffered greatly: No living staghorn or elkhorn corals were found at at Looe Key in the lower Keys https://t.co/cbbDKJgF4w
To wage war on the Burmese python first, you have to find them. In South Florida, ecologists peg their detectability at less than 1 percent. That means there could be 100 snakes in your immediate area and you'd only see one. https://t.co/R2Sn7aNfWa
As pythons proliferate in the #Florida Keys, a worrisome concern: They’re eating endangered species. Could Key deer be next? https://t.co/kQkpyFvKF1 via @billkearney6
Invasive Burmese pythons have decimated native wildlife as they spread out of the Everglades. There’s now evidence that pythons have reached the Florida Keys and may have the the endangered Key deer on their menu. https://t.co/VmO47XsQbh https://t.co/nDylnedWGv
As pythons hit the Florida Keys, a worrisome concern: They’re eating endangered species https://t.co/QNRcEJgCjp