The orchid population will grow to only about 81 individuals in 10 years.
51.6, Nt = 50e(0.048)(10) = 81.
Cold weather is usually a density-independent factor as it affects pythons in the same way regardless of whether they are low or high in numbers. As pythons become denser density-dependent factors such as competition for food increase.
The Burmese python is one of the Greater Everglades' most destructive and harmful invasive species preying on native birds mammals and even alligators. Pythons compete for food with native wildlife including mammals birds and other reptiles. A severe mammal decline in the Everglades National Park is linked to the Burmese python.
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