BETA
Chapter 1
The Everglades meeting grounds
Chapter 2
Telling the two giants apart
Chapter 3
The delicate rules of coexistence
Chapter 4
Threats to the shared sanctuary
YOUR GOAL
Master of Where alligators and crocodiles meet
Ch 4 · Threats to the shared sanctuary
gertrude Sort alligators and crocodiles into their habitats to discover how they coexist in the Everglades.
gertrude The Florida Everglades
Saltwater rising, crocs and gators, losing their wild home!
gertrude Non-native predators are upsetting the delicate balance of the Everglades ecosystem.
Fun Fact
Crocodile comeback: The American crocodile was upgraded from 'endangered' to 'threatened' in 2007, marking a massive win for conservationists.
Quiz
Which invasive snake species is currently competing with Everglades alligators and crocodiles?
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How does rising sea level due to climate change threaten the Everglades ecosystem?
Quiz
To what critically low number did the U.S. American crocodile population fall by 1975?
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Under which major U.S. law did the American crocodile receive protection to help its population recover?
Quiz
In what year was the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) approved by Congress to restore water flow?
Quiz
Approximately how many American crocodiles live in southern Florida today thanks to conservation?
Quiz
Why are alligators considered an 'indicator species' for the health of the Everglades?