1.2 Meet the Burmese Python
A. Who Would Win? You Predict!
Who would win in a battle? Make a prediction.
Below are pictures of two animals that currently live in the Everglades. Look closely at each picture. Then, make a prediction about which of these animals would win in a battle.
Burmese Python
American Alligator
Check your prediction
After you have made your prediction, watch the video to check your answer.
B. Meet the Burmese Python
Think Like a Scientist
Burmese pythons seem to have superpower-like qualities that help them invade the Florida Everglades.Â
Observe like a scientist. Watch and think about:
- What superpowers do Burmese pythons have that help them spread?
- How did Burmese pythons get to the Everglades?
- What else are you hoping to learn about the Burmese pythons to help you stop invasive species?
Think Like a Scientist
As you might have noticed, Burmese pythons are amazing animals with many unique, superpower-like qualities. There are currently thousands and thousands of Burmese pythons living in the Florida Everglades. But, they are not originally from the Everglades, and this is causing big problems. Watch the video below to learn more. As you watch, you’ll observe like a scientist and start to think about:
- What superpowers do Burmese pythons have that help them spread?
- How did Burmese pythons get to the Everglades?
- What else are you hoping to learn about the Burmese pythons to help you stop invasive species?
D. Python Superpowers
Were you surprised by the videos? You may be wondering how the python was able to eat the alligator and how the python is able to cause so much damage. Click on the pictures below to learn about the Burmese python’s superpowers.
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