Have you seen a skinny alligator in south Florida? [trifold brochure]

This is a trifold brochure based on the fact sheet by the same title, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw460 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 Ever...

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Main Authors: Michiko Squires, Avishka Godahewa, Justin R. Dalaba, Laura A. Brandt, Frank J. Mazzotti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2019-12-01
Series:EDIS
Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/118962
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Summary:This is a trifold brochure based on the fact sheet by the same title, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw460 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 brochure serves as a guide for citizen scientists on how to score alligator body condition and report sightings of very skinny or unhealthy alligators. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw461
ISSN:2576-0009