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In a hurricane or a tropical storm all wildlife is affected. I think the most affected part of wildlife is the alligators. I think the alligators because they are used to being in swaps not flowing flood water. I don't think snakes would be that affected. I don't think they would be that affected because most of the snakes can swim and if they get out into the water the can slither up something to get to safety. The fire ants might be a little affected. I think they'll be affected because if they have ant piles on the ground that will flood them. If they are in a tree or anywhere high the tree could fall down into the flooded water. It is very dangerous if these animals are in the waters, because if they bite you they all can result of severe

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