Burmese pythons pose a huge threat to native species in the Florida Everglades. Officials have used creative methods to ...

Remote-controlled robot rabbits are being deployed to help tackle Florida’s invasive python problem. The Burmese python threatens the ecosystem of the Everglades by preying on wildlife ...

The invasive species known as Burmese pythons. To help combat this problem for Florida's ecosystem, snake hunters are congregating in the hundreds for the Florida Python Challenge.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission launched its first ever "Python Challenge." More than 800 hunters have registered for the month-long competition aimed at harvesting Burmese ...

“Invasive pythons are one of the most destructive and harmful species in America’s Everglades,” according to the South Florida Water Management District website. “Their aggressive predation on native ...

The catchy acronym is a nod to one of the Everglades’ big problems: SLITHER – as the giant Burmese pythons that have invaded the River of Grass do. But specifics about the act, proposed by ...

The annual Florida Python Challenge is underway, with participants hunting Burmese pythons in the Everglades. With thousands of dollars in prizes, the challenge is crucial for protecting native ...

South Florida is home to two particularly problematic invasive species: Burmese pythons and green iguanas. The pythons live ...

The population of Burmese pythons in Florida's Everglades may have grown to as many as 150,000 as the non-native snakes make a home and breed in the fragile wetlands, officials said on Thursday.