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

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Florida's opossums could soon become weaponized against prolific and invasive Burmese pythons by tracking them.

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Scientists have fitted the animals with GPS collars to track Burmese pythons after they swallow the animals whole.