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

Though Burmese pythons can grow to over 20 feet in length, those captured in Florida are usually between six and 10 feet long ...

Scientists found a shocking way to track Florida's invasive pythons: let the snakes swallow GPS-collared opossums.

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

Have any humans have been killed by Burmese pythons? What to know Florida's large, invasive residents and their ...

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

As Floridians enjoy the early summer weather outside, they might want to be aware of our slithery neighbors also enjoying the sunshine and warm temps ...

A bizarre discovery in Florida: GPS-collared opossums are now helping researchers hunt invasive Burmese pythons.

Pythons are spreading north in Florida, adapting to cold by using burrows. Scientists warn Brevard County is at risk.

Some of Florida’s opossums may soon start dying for a noble cause. A few select marsupials fitted with tracking collars may ...

Here's what we know about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, how the yearly hunt works and a little bit about last year's ...

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