In 1992, Hurricane Andrew may have helped giant Burmese pythons spread across Florida's Everglades, creating one of America's worst invasive species crises
- For decades, Florida’s Everglades have faced a silent invasion unfolding beneath the dense vegetation and winding waterways.
- What began with the arrival of Burmese pythons through the exotic pet trade has become one of the most significant wildlife challenges in the United States.
- The turning point came around 1992, when Hurricane Andrew damaged facilities in South Florida and may have helped release snakes into the wild.
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- For decades, Florida’s Everglades have faced a silent invasion unfolding beneath the dense vegetation and winding waterways.
- What began with the arrival of Burmese pythons through the exotic pet trade has become one of the most significant wildlife challenges in the United States.
- The turning point came around 1992, when Hurricane Andrew damaged facilities in South Florida and may have helped release snakes into the wild.
Sources: Times of India