Which statement best analyzes the impact of the Burmese python on the Florida Everglades region?

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The growth of the Burmese python population has resulted in a severe decline in the reproductive success of turtles.
The growth of the Burmese python population has resulted in a severe decline in the reproductive success of turtles. - no response given

The Burmese python has caused minimal ecological change in the Florida Everglades region because its food preference is not dominant in the Everglades.
The Burmese python has caused minimal ecological change in the Florida Everglades region because its food preference is not dominant in the Everglades. - no response given

The Burmese python, though an invasive species, has not had a great impact on the Florida Everglades region because it is easy to detect and remove.
The Burmese python, though an invasive species, has not had a great impact on the Florida Everglades region because it is easy to detect and remove. - no response given

The growth of the Burmese python population has resulted in severe declines in native mammal species.

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The best statement that analyzes the impact of the Burmese python on the Florida Everglades region is:

The growth of the Burmese python population has resulted in severe declines in native mammal species.

This statement reflects the well-documented ecological impact of Burmese pythons in the Everglades, where their introduction as an invasive species has contributed to significant declines in various native wildlife populations, particularly small to medium-sized mammals.