Jumping to the second part, another killer introduction is that of the Cane toad in Australia. This amphibian has been the cause of deaths of several freshies, the fresh -water crocodiles of Australia. Actually, the toad's venom kills them after the freshies consume them. Luckily, Salties, the salt water crocodiles aren't get affected by their venom.
But, freshies aren't only victims of the Cane toads. Other victims include three species of Varanid lizards, two venomous snakes (Death adder and Mulga snake).
Burmese pythons who have been introduced in Everglade swamps habitat (largely in Florida) are spoiling that ecosystem. These pythons prey on many native animals including the top predator of that ecosystem, the alligators. You could imagine how damaging it could be to the ecosystem. These bulky serpents were initially pets, whom people brought them from east Asia. They were later released into the wild by the ignorant pet owners who didn't know how they are harming the ecosystem. Now, many programs are launched to remove these large serpents for the ecosystem's wellness.
But, freshies aren't only victims of the Cane toads. Other victims include three species of Varanid lizards, two venomous snakes (Death adder and Mulga snake).
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Burmese pythons who have been introduced in Everglade swamps habitat (largely in Florida) are spoiling that ecosystem. These pythons prey on many native animals including the top predator of that ecosystem, the alligators. You could imagine how damaging it could be to the ecosystem. These bulky serpents were initially pets, whom people brought them from east Asia. They were later released into the wild by the ignorant pet owners who didn't know how they are harming the ecosystem. Now, many programs are launched to remove these large serpents for the ecosystem's wellness.
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