Native mammalian predators can depredate adult Burmese Pythons in Florida
Southeastern Naturalist
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Abstract
Invasive predators are of conservation concern because they contribute to species declines and extinctions worldwide. Interactions of native fauna and invasive predators can be complex, but understanding these relationships can guide management and restoration. Observations of these interactions are especially important for invaders with low detectability like Python bivittatus (Burmese Python) where data are sparse. Here, we provide the first detailed documentation of mammalian attacks on Burmese Pythons in Florida: 1 Lynx rufus (Bobcat) predation of an adult male python and 1 Ursus americanus floridanus (Florida Black Bear) non-lethal attack on an adult female python.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Native mammalian predators can depredate adult Burmese Pythons in Florida |
| Series title | Southeastern Naturalist |
| DOI | 10.1656/058.020.0205 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Eagle Hill Publications |
| Contributing office(s) | Fort Collins Science Center |
| Description | 5 p. |
| First page | N55 |
| Last page | N59 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| Other Geospatial | Big Cypress National Preserve |
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