Researchers are using tracking collars on opossums to find the invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. We explain how it's done.

Florida scientists are using opossums to secretly track invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades-and it's working.

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, primarily established in the Everglades and South Florida. These snakes ...

The collars send a signal to researchers after a opossum is eaten, leading to the snake's location ...

Florida alligators are opportunistic feeders with a wide-ranging diet. Invasive Burmese pythons are on the gator menu.

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Opossums are being used to fight invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. Here's how researchers are doing it and pythons ...

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In the Florida Everglades, a growing predator conflict is unfolding between invasive pythons and native alligators. As ...

Opossums are becoming Florida’s secret weapon against giant invasive pythons—thanks to GPS collars and a wild discovery.