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Burmese pythons pose a huge threat to native species in the Florida Everglades. Officials have used creative methods to manage the population of invasive snakes.
Scientists discover new intestinal cells in Burmese pythons that completely dissolve bones, explaining why they never appear in feces.
Officials estimate that pythons have killed 95% of small mammals as well as thousands of birds in Everglades National Park ...
Each year, the challenge brings together wildlife officials, seasoned python hunters, and volunteers to restore Florida's ...
Following the conclusion of its annual Python Hunting Challenge, which allows hunters to kill thousands of the invasive ...
Robot rabbits are the latest effort by the South Florida Water Management District to eliminate as many pythons are possible ...
HAVANA, Fla. - Participants in the annual Florida Python Challenge removed a record 294 invasive Burmese pythons from South Florida during a recent 10-day competition, the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...
Recent sightings and captures of invasive Burmese pythons at Florida homes were caught on video. Are they invading urban ...
Wildlife officials in South Florida are testing a new tool in their battle against Burmese pythons: robotic rabbits.
Join the adrenaline-pumping adventure of bowfishing for giant invasive snakes, where high-stakes hunting meets environmental conservation. This action-packed video showcases thrilling shots, massive ...
Dr. Melissa Miller is a research scientist, wildlife ecologist with UF's school Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.