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.

Florida scientists are expanding a program that uses GPS-collared opossums to locate and remove invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades. The method, discovered accidentally in 2022, takes advantage ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Burmese pythons are an invasive species in the Florida Everglades where they are decimating some medium-sized mammal species.

A Southwest Florida python removal program has captured over 48,000 pounds of the invasive snakes. This year's python breeding season started earlier than usual, possibly due to warmer winter weather.

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