As a wildlife biologist at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida tracking invasive Burmese pythons for the past ten years, I can share a frontline perspective on the issue for our region. This apex ...

Heart disease is the top cause of death in the United States, resulting in one in three deaths in 2023. In addition to being such a vital organ, the adult heart, unlike other parts of the body, cannot ...

For the last decade, scientists with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida and other groups have hauled out more than 1,000 snakes from 160 square miles in south Florida – more than 30,000 pounds of ...

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida's python removal program has eliminated over 20 tons of Burmese pythons since 2013. Researchers use surgically implanted radio transmitters in male "scout snakes" ...

Invasive Burmese pythons are a major ecological threat to the Everglades, decimating native animal populations. Researchers are testing robot bunnies equipped with heat and movement to lure pythons ...