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animals living in the Everglades because of its water supply. The article “Past and Present: The Florida Everglades” proves this. The author of this article says that before, uncommon species, exotic species, and species that were in danger of extinction lived in the Everglades. Now, there are none of those animals living in the park. This is because of the water supply. Settlers from states other than Florida wanted to drain the park, the author of Source 1 explains on page 113. The settlers…

How do you think the presence of Burmese pythons are affecting the Everglades? This passage will help you better understand this question. It is about what they are doing in Florida and how they are affecting it. Burmese pythons is a really dangerous creature to mess with. The Burmese pythons are also invasive in Florida and they get extremely big. According to the newspaper article, "Native to the grassy marshes of Southeast Asia, it is among the largest snakes in the world, capable of growing…

Us as humans we need to save Florida's Everglades. The Everglades is filled with rich bodies of waters swamps, marshes and bogs. All of these bodies of water are useful for animals especially endangered animals that need the everglades to survive and also for us humans the swamps marshes and bogs help slow down the hurricanes and storms that are heading to land. They are also ''known as “transition zones” because they are the link between water and land, and they have a unique combination of the…

Burmese pythons—an invasive species in south Florida—could find comfortable climatic conditions in roughly a third of the United States according to new "climate maps" developed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Although other factors such as type of food available and suitable shelter also play a role, Burmese pythons and other giant constrictor snakes have shown themselves to be highly adaptable to new environments. The just-released USGS maps can help natural resource agencies manage and…

Everyone’s gone on some sort of trip. Whether it be somewhere local or a complete different country, they have one thing in common, the people. Recently I took a trip to Florida and I realized although we were in the same location the people around me were not having the same experiences. Different people go different places for different reasons. There’s the tourist who sticks to the well beaten path and doesn’t like to be outside of their comfort zone. Then there is the stereotypical family…

Introduction and Program Description This project is based upon the knowledge of undergrad college students living in Eagle Hall at Florida Gulf Coast University. The purpose of our project is to make the college students aware of the Zika virus and give them ways to prevent contracting Zika. Mainly Zika is a vector (mosquitoes) spread virus and it is becoming a prevalent virus in Florida, so it is important to inform fellow students. Our goal is to educate these students on how to prevent the…

This snake is destroying your home and you don’t even know it and it’s right there. The Burmese Python, this python is over throwing the Everglades of Florida. This snake could kill you hometown. The Burmese Python is changing the people in Florida. People in Florida near the everglades are being a little too risky they are going out to the everglades and killing the python’s, the text states “To address the problem, the state’s Fish and Wildlife Commission is sponsoring ts first-ever python…

1.Florida Teen Read (2012-2016) • Florida Teen Read is a club centered around fifteen books that are picked every school year.I was in the club for four years and I held a position once. I was one of the captains of the club in my 10th grade.In that same year,we won first place in the Battle of the Books.Battle of the Books is a competition associated with the club.Student must remember quotes from all of the fifteen books and the team with answered the most question right wins. 2.Student…

numerous options to choose from for their vacation. For some, the perfect getaway is clear oceans and white sands. Others may prefer being secluded in the icy mountains. My personal all time favorite vacation spot is Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Though the weather can feel humid and broiling, my opinion stays constant. I favor Disney World because of the diverse attractions, excellent customer service, and the joy that comes from the magic with each visit. Disney is called the…

Spanish Conquest of Florida as explained by Luys Hernandez de Biedma in Relation of the Conquest of Florida shows the strategies used by the Spanish in their conquest of the North American lands. The Spanish tactics used during their arrival to the New World was very common and consistent. Arrive and establish a relationship with the locals, while allowing them the opportunity to convert to Christianity, and showing off your overwhelming superior force, thereby convincing them that the Spanish…