Ecoexporers: an everglades adventure!!!!

Ecoexporers: an everglades adventure!!!!

4. IN” MISSION OBJECTIVES

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MISSION 1

Learn about the Mammals and Reptiles of the Everglades.

American Alligator

Creates "gator holes" that serve
as vital habitats during the dry
season.

Burmese Python

Alters the Everglades’
environment by preying on native
species.

Raccoon

Seeds from plants get trapped in
their fur, so the raccoons
distribute plant seeds and
repopulate the everglades.
Panther

They maintain deer, hog, and
raccoon populations.

Florida Softshell Turtle

Cleans waterways by consuming
dead matter and debris.

Diamondback Rattlesnake

Regulates prey populations,
affecting the structure of the
habitat.

Key Deer

Only large herbivore in Florida
Keys/Everglades, feed on dozens
of native plant species and live
in all habitats

Marsh Rabbit
Herbivores in their ecosystem

and influence plant communities,
keeping them healthy.

5. MISSION OBJECTIVES

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Learn about Aquatic and Plant species.
Bottlenose Dolphin

Dolphins' health reflects changes
in water quality since they are at
the top of the aquatic food chain.

Manatee

Manatees play a role in the
health of seagrass beds, which
are vital for water quality and
serve as their primary food
source.

Alligator Gar

Or perhaps an educational
movie clip would be
appropriate.

Mangroves

Mangroves filter water and
trap sediments, improving
water quality and clarity.
Bladderwort

Bladderworts' presence
indicates high water quality, as
they thrive in clean, nutrient-
poor waters.

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Learn about Avian Species in the Everglades.

American White Ibis Osprey

Role as an ecosystem health
indicator. Contribution to soil
aeration and insect control.
Anhinga

Monitoring freshwater
ecosystem health. Role in fish
population balance.
Barred Owl

These forest birds tend to occur
in mature forests, because they
need large, dead trees for nest
sites. These requirements make
them sensitive to logging
expansion. For this reason, the
Barred Owl is often used as an
indicator species for managing old
forests. Preys on mice, squirrels,
rabbits, birds, fish, crawfish.

Indicator of fish population
health, Importance of nesting
site stability.

Pileated Woodpecker

Forest health indicator.
Contribution to biodiversity
through nesting sites.

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abolit their importance to the Everglades!

Play Audio

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滞 2. Food Web Dynamics: Functions as both an apex predator and as prey in its
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3. The turtle is one of the Alligators favorite meals.

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13. The Everglades needs you! You must hurry and place the
Numbered species on the left below to the correct prey
on the right so they will survive and thrive! You must
hurry before the Python comes bac

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Great Job!!!

14. Go Back

The Everglades needs you! You must hurry and place the
Numbered species on the left below to the correct prey
on the right so they will survive and thrive! You must
hurry before the Python comes back!

That was notthe
favorite meal of that
predator but
anything is possible
in the Everglades!

TRY AGAIN

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PLANT LIFE

16. à MISSION #2
RODGERS RIVER BAY

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<=) 2 Vulnerability to Red Tide: Manatees are sensitive to red tide caused by poor
water quality, which can lead to mass fatalities.

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19. The Army Corps of Engineers announced there
be freshwater discharges from Lake Okeechobee.
Plant these Mangroves and Bladderwort on'the
waters edge to clean up the discharge. Hurry! !!1!

20. The Army Corps of Engineers announced there
be freshwater discharges from Lake Okeechobee
Plant these Mangroves and Bladderwort onthe
waters edge to clean up the discharge. Hurry!!l!

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23. Mission #3

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bombing from above the 2 Hover over the different

species below to see what
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specific calls of that species.
In the next activity you'll be
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25. Move the food source to the correct predator in order to keep the
sustainability of the Everglades! If you see Red the placement is
incorrect, Green shows a correct choice.

White Ibis Anhinga

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26. Congratulations on
choosing the correct
food source for the
Everglades predators.
You have achieved all the
awards in your missions.
Excellent job on your
conservation efforts to
restore the Everglades!

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CONGRATS!

YOU'VE MADE
IT OUT OF
THE
EVERGLADES

28. Please take a quick survey before getting on the airboat to let us know
about your experience!!!

Do you feel that you gained knowledge about the species predator and prey
relationships? 00000

Do you feel that you gained knowledge about the invasive species predator and prey
relationships? 00000

Would you recommend this interactive game to your friends? 00000

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Get on the Airboat!

29. PLANT LIFE

CONGRATS!
YOU'VE MADE
IT OUT OF
THE
EVERGLADES