The reason for this is because it is closer to water, therefor they have more events that could happen. Also there is a lot of weathering, erosion, and deposition which makes the gulf coast prairies and marshes more susceptible to changes.
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A. The great egret. It has a similar hunting area (the edge of the pond) and also eats fish, as well as other similar prey to the great blue heron
All of the above are correct.
