Question

Which statement provides the best evidence to support the claim that Burmese pythons have an impact on the environment?

Burmese pythons have no natural predators in the Everglades.

Burmese pythons were first introduced to Florida as pets.

Burmese pythons thrived in the Everglades ecosystem.

Burmese python numbers increased, and mammal populations decreased

Answer 1

Burmese python numbers increased, and mammal populations decreased provides the best evidence to support the claim that Burmese pythons have an impact on the environment. This suggests that the presence of Burmese pythons in the ecosystem is affecting the population dynamics of other species, leading to a decline in their numbers.