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

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

Opossums are common prey for pythons.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Just when you thought you knew everything about one of Florida's least-favorite invasive species, a surprise emerges. Scientists ...

Florida's opossums could soon become weaponized against prolific and invasive Burmese pythons by tracking them.

Florida scientists have found an unlikely weapon in their fight against invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades: opossums ...

A 15-foot Burmese python was caught swallowing a “full-sized” deer in Southwest Florida, proving the invasive apex predators are ambushing and eating bigger prey. The python was 115 pounds and the ...

Wild predators must regularly hunt or forage to survive. While many animals graze or scavenge, large constrictor snakes rely on overpowering and swallowing prey whole. But even experienced predators ...

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

Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest the entire skeletons of their prey. Pythons can eat prey over 100% of their body mass, including deer and bobcats.

Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest the entire skeletons of their prey. Pythons can eat prey over 100% of their body mass, including deer and bobcats. Just ...