Florida hunters should never cut off the head of a python
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University of Florida researchers documented a surprising new threat to Burmese python eggs in the Everglades, adding to growing evidence that native wildlife is fighting back against the invasive species.
The News-Press and Naples Daily News asked Kodiak Hengstebeck of the FWC 10 questions about this year's Python Challenge.
In just over a month, novice and professional python hunters will converge on the Everglades for the annual Florida Python Challenge. Participants can win money prizes in several categories, including a $10,000 Ultimate Grand Prize for the most pythons ...
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Florida scientists built heated robo-rabbits to flush invasive pythons from hiding
"Our partners have allowed us to trial these things that may sound a little crazy."
Researchers observed vultures eating invasive Burmese python eggs for the first time in Florida. The only other documented predator of python eggs in Florida is the bobcat. Scientists believe the vultures likely used their sense of smell to locate the ...