Pythons in the Everglades

Alec White
Presented 3/6/12
Purpose: To teach the class about the harmful affects the pythons have on the Everglades' ecosystem and how the pythons are an example of how non native species can disrupt food chains and other aspects of ecosystems.
Questions:
What is the most effective solution for getting rid of the pythons?
Can you make any connections from the python story to non native species near Marin Academy?

Links:

•http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2012/01/burmese-pythons-invading-the-everglades/

•http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/environment/story/2012-01-30/pythons-florida-everglades/52893342/1