Question

Exotic pet owners have released their animals into the wild. Which one of these is a threat to a large variety of species due to its size?


Green Iguana


Cuban Brown Anole


King Cobra


Burmese Python

Answer 1

The **Burmese Python** is considered a significant threat to a large variety of species due to its size and predatory nature. This large snake can consume a wide range of prey, including mammals, birds, and reptiles, and has been responsible for disrupting ecosystems in areas where it has been introduced, particularly in the Florida Everglades.