The Florida Everglades are one of the most diverse ecosystems in the United States and are home to many species of birds, reptil
es, amphibians, and fish. Recently, scientists have investigated and determined that the population of pythons, which are from Asia, has increased greatly. What question is least likely to be asked based on these results?
Are the pythons a new species? How can the python population be controlled? How quickly are pythons reproducing in the Everglades? <span>How are the pythons affecting other animal populations?
Among the choices, the question least likely to be asked is ARE THE PYTHONS A NEW SPECIES?
It may be asked but the other three questions are more important. This is because we need to know the effect of the growing python population has on the existence of other animals in the Florida Everglades. Pythons are hunters. Uncontrolled population growth will result to the decrease of the population of other animals because they are the prey of the pythons. Therefore, rate of reproduction and observation regarding their immediate effect to their environment are of utmost importance compared to whether pythons are new species or not.
