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.

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

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A bizarre discovery in Florida: GPS-collared opossums are now helping researchers hunt invasive Burmese pythons.

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

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Florida researchers are scaling up an unconventional strategy to combat invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades by fitting opossums with GPS collars. When the snakes eat these tagged prey, the ...

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

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