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

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

Long-term tracking shows a Burmese python is rewriting assumptions about breeding, giving new intel for Florida's battle against the invasive snake.

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

The OP said they were prepared for danger and wanted to get "hands on with whatever I'm allowed to." ...

Burmese pythons are fairly distinct once they reach adulthood. But smaller members of the species can be mistaken for native ...

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