Part 11/17:
Biologists emphasize that the Everglades ecosystem is too delicate for such experiments. Their complex web of life, full of endangered birds, turtles, and small mammals, could suffer irreversible harm from a new predator. Given honey badgers’ reputation as "opportunistic bulldozers," their introduction risks creating yet another invasive problem—a situation Florida has been trying to solve for over three decades.
The Myth of the "It's Done" Message: Conspiracy or Folklore?
In early 2024, a mysterious social media phrase began circulating: "It's done." Unverified and anonymous, it appeared in a screenshot purportedly showing an internal email from wildlife officials. The message sparked instant theories: had Florida secretly released honey badgers to fight the python invasion?