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.

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recovered three snakes and an opossum from New Orleans streets during Mardi Gras season. According to a social media ...

The collars send a signal to researchers after a opossum is eaten, leading to the snake's location ...

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

Some of Florida’s opossums may soon start dying for a noble cause. A few select marsupials fitted with tracking collars may begin to lead scientists to invasive Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) ...

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NEW ORLEANS — Carnival season brought out wildlife in the French Quarter which were confiscated by the state's Wildlife and Fisheries Department. Three snakes and an opossum were seized during patrols ...

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

Researchers in Florida are using an unexpected tool to help fight invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades: opossums. Because opossums are one of the snakes’ favorite prey, scientists discovered ...