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Biodiversity

Things related to the web of life; ecology; wildlife; endangered species

Burmese Pythons: How 20ft Predators Are Wreaking Havoc On The Everglades

"An invasive predator that can grow up to 20ft, weigh over 100kg and devour prey six times its size – it is enough to make anyone’s skin crawl. That’s what residents of southern Florida have been struggling with for the past few decades, with the rapid growth of the Burmese python population in the Everglades."

Source: Guardian, 12/17/2024

Feds Propose Protection For Giant Salamanders Devastated By Helene

"You never forget your first time seeing a giant salamander, according to Andy Hill. He was a teenager, standing thigh-high in the Watauga River outside Boone, North Carolina, casting a line on an early fall day when he saw his first eastern hellbender. The salamander stretched 2 feet long and was camouflaged among rocks beneath the clear water."

Source: AP, 12/17/2024

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