Hunters working across the Florida Everglades removed a record four tons of invasive Burmese pythons in a single coordinated ...
Last year’s winner was Taylor Stanberry, who removed 60 Burmese pythons in the record-breaking 2025 event ...
Burmese pythons have been spreading across southern Florida for more than four decades, consuming native mammals at rates ...
Still, scientists no longer consider complete eradication realistic.
Invasive Burmese pythons have established a large population in South Florida after being released as exotic pets. Colder weather limits the pythons' range, but there is evidence they may be adapting ...
Eating its prey can be a process for a python, which is why it relies so heavily on its jaw to get the job done, including ...
Preserving what's left of a python after its caught and killed requires a great deal of time, skill and patience.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to watch Fourth of July fireworks at and around Navy Pier Saturday as the city ...
Last year, Taylor Stanberry caught 60 Burmese pythons with her bares hands—a state record. But this self-taught hunter says she doesn't enjoy killing the snakes, she just knows it's a necessity.