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Florida scientists are using opossums to secretly track invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades-and it's working.
Are Florida's invasive Burmese pythons are more active in warmer months? Signs show signs of cold tolerance, potentially spreading north.
Florida scientists have found an unlikely weapon in their fight against invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades: opossums fitted with GPS collars. The strategy relies on a grim
Scientists found a shocking way to track Florida's invasive pythons: let the snakes swallow GPS-collared opossums.
Wildlife researchers in Key Largo are collaring opossums to locate and remove invasive Burmese pythons that prey on endangered native mammals. The method uses mortality signals from VHF collars when a collared opossum is eaten, guiding teams to capture and ...