Opossums are known to be one of snakes’ favorite prey, and now scientists in Florida are using them to their advantage.

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida, primarily established in the Everglades and South Florida. These snakes ...

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

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

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

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