American Alligator Nesting and Reproductive Success in Everglades National Park: An Analysis of the Systematic Reconnaissance Flight Data (SRF) from 1985-1998
Dalrymple G. 2001. American Alligator Nesting and Reproductive Success in Everglades National Park: An Analysis of the Systematic Reconnaissance Flight Data (SRF) from 1985-1998. Critical Ecosystems Studies Initiative. RES97-14. Everglades National Park/South Florida Natural Resources Center
Final Report. Perhaps no other animal is more closely identified with the Everglades than the American alligator. This keystone species bears considerable importance in the health and function of south Florida's ecology. It is well understood that reproductive success is contingent on many factors, particularly hydrology. This project is the culmination of 13 years of study on the nesting success of alligators in Everglades National Park. As part of this research, nearly 850 nests were surveyed during this time, the majority of which were located in Shark River Slough. This investigation provides valuable insight into hatchling success and nest site selection, as well as impacts from flooding, predation and infertility. Dalrymple, George. 2001. American Alligator Nesting and Reproductive Success in Everglades National Park: An analysis of the systematic reconnaissance flight data (SRF) from 1985-1998. Final Report submitted to the Critical Ecosystems Studies Initiative. NPS Cooperative Agreement with University of Miami. Everglades National Park, Homestead, Florida.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Dalrymple, George
- Date of Issue
- 2001-08
- Units
- EVER
- Keywords
- Aerial Survey, alligator, CESI, Eggs, everglades, Ground Truthed Nests, Nesting, Research, Ridge and Slough, Shark Slough, SRF, Systematic Reconnaissance Flight
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Freshwater Invertebrates , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Amphibians and Reptiles