the quest to catch an invasive predator and save an ecosystem
Messner, Kate
2020
"Burmese pythons are native to Southeast Asia, so when one showed up dead along the side of a Florida highway in 1979, scientists wondered where it came from. No one knew the snakes had launched a full-scale invasion. Pet pythons that escaped or were released by their owners started breeding in the wild, and these enormous predators began eating every animal in their path. Today a group of scientists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is tracking Burmese pythons to find ways to stop their spread"--Provided by publisher.
"Photography accompanies . . . information about the fighting abilities of rhinoceroses and African elephants. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
"Photography accompanies . . . information about anacondas and jaguars. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
"Photography accompanies . . . information about the fighting abilities of lions and hyenas. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher"--Provided by publisher.
"Photography accompanies . . . information about great white sharks and killer whales. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
"Photography accompanies . . . information about gorillas and leopards. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
"Presents general information about different types of predators, looking at what they are, some of their methods of hunting, the characteristics of different species, their origins, and fun facts about them"--OCLC.
Presents an illustrated look at the predatory behavior of various animal species, discussing such topics as how animals stalk their prey, the lures and traps they use, and where predators fit in various food chains.
