How a common possum is helping scientists take down invasive 13-foot pythons from the wild

Scientists are using possums equipped with tracking devices to locate invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. When a possum ...

Possums vs. pythons: How Florida’s only marsupial became a weapon against invasive snakes

Docile, furry and cute to some, possums have become an unexpected ally in the effort to slow the invasion of Burmese pythons, ...

5 Biological Traits That Make Snakes Devastating Invaders

Most headlines about invasive species focus on snakes. Burmese pythons in Florida, brown tree snakes in Guam, and Boa ...
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Key Largo’s ‘Spy’ Opossums Lead Hunters To Giant Pythons

In Key Largo this spring, wildlife crews started turning local opossums into unlikely scouts, slipping lightweight tracking ...

Invasive Burmese pythons may have met their match – opossums

Researchers are using GPS-wearing opossums to track down the invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. We explain how it's done.
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Pythons are moving north in Florida. Is Brevard County next?

Pythons are spreading north in Florida, adapting to cold by using burrows. Scientists warn Brevard County is at risk.
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The Science Behind How the Reticulated Python Shimmers Like a Rainbow

Snakes come in all different patterns and colors. With so many habitats, they have evolved to camouflage in with a diverse range of environments. One snake that sticks out amongst the rest due to its ...