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"Are the Everglades Forever?" Pair text to answer questions 1 to 2.
1 What is a recent, dangerous threat to the Everglades ecosystem?

2The population of pythons in the Everglades is growing out of control. What is an effect of the rising python population on the ecosystem?

Answer 1

1. A recent, dangerous threat to the Everglades ecosystem is the invasion of non-native species, particularly the Burmese python, which poses a significant risk to the native wildlife.

2. The rising python population in the Everglades has led to a decline in native species, as pythons prey on a variety of animals, disrupting the balance of the ecosystem and threatening the survival of local wildlife.