Opossums are known to be one of snakes’ favorite prey, and now scientists in Florida are using them to their advantage.

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

In Key Largo this spring, wildlife crews started turning local opossums into unlikely scouts, slipping lightweight tracking ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

When it comes to food consumption, snakes skip the whole chewing bit and swallow their meals whole. But sometimes their eyes ...

Photo Credit: iStock Ecosystems can be thrown into chaos by unexpected invaders, and few examples are as striking as a ...

The viral clip of the massive snake draping over the host, hissing and striking has racked up millions of views across ...