New exotic invasive snake is captured in Everglades National Park. It’s likely a released pet Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald © Jillian Josimovich/USGS/TNS A nonnative Central American milk snake that was removed from Mahogany Hammock Trail in Florida s Everglades National Park this week by scientists from the United States Geological Survey.
MIAMI Visitors hiking the Mahogany Hammock Trail in Everglades National Park earlier this month spotted an unfamiliar snake. It turned out to be a brand new invasive species.
The hikers alerted park staff of the sighting. Park staff and biologists from the United States Geological Survey’s Fort Collins Science Center captured the snake, which was identified as a non-native Central American milk snake. It appears to be a solo snake, good news for a park and Everglades ecosystem overrun by exotic invasive reptiles.
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Next Generation of Women in Science Release Date:
February 11, 2021
As part of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Fort Collins Science Center scientists volunteered to pass along personal and professional advice to the next generation of women and girls in science.
February 11 marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Dedicated by the United Nations, the Day of Women and Girls in Science is part of an effort to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. Long-standing biases and gender stereotypes can still steer girls and women away from science, technology and engineering related fields. At present, less than 30% of the world’s researchers are women (UNESCO Institute for Statistics). This day is an opportunity to share the experiences of women in science, in an effort to make the next generation aware of opportunities in the STEM field. Hopefully these awareness efforts will empo