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

Are Florida's invasive Burmese pythons are more active in warmer months? Signs show signs of cold tolerance, potentially spreading north.

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

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

Opossums are common prey for pythons.

Every month the South Florida Water Management District challenges contracted hunters to eliminate as many of the invasive ...

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

Florida's summer heat is almost here. Will we be seeing more of our scaly invasive neighbors? The Burmese python is a large, nonvenomous constrictor snake that is an invasive species in Florida.

Burmese pythons are fairly distinct once they reach adulthood. But smaller members of the species can be mistaken for native ...

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