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Have you seen a skinny alligator in South Florida?

Authors :
Michiko Squires
Avishka Godahewa
Justin R. Dalaba
Laura A. Brandt
Frank J. Mazzotti
Source :
EDIS, Vol 2019, Iss 6 (2019)
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries, 2019.

Abstract

The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is an effective indicator for restoration of more natural patterns of water levels and flows through the Everglades. The Florida Everglades is a highly modified system, so monitoring health of alligators can inform how different areas of this large ecosystem are doing. Based on an increase in reports of very skinny alligators, biologists and natural resource managers are seeking help from the public to better understand where and when this problem occurs. This fact sheet serves as a guide for citizen scientists on how to score alligator body condition and report sightings of very skinny or unhealthy alligators. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw460

Details

Language :
English, Spanish; Castilian, Haitian; Haitian Creole
ISSN :
25760009
Volume :
2019
Issue :
6
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
EDIS
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4873901566994fb68f4cbae64756e14f
Document Type :
article