Burmese Pythons Are Among the World's Largest Snake Species

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Essay

Burmese pythons are among the world's largest snake species.Pet owners released a number of them into the Florida Everglades, where they have been breeding and spreading rapidly.Originally from Southeast Asia, the introduced pythons now prey on many kinds of Florida mammals and birds and even occasionally on alligators.
How is the proliferation of this top predator likely to affect the Everglades ecosystem?

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