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

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

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

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) ...

Opossums are common prey for pythons.

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

Florida wildlife researchers have found an unlikely ally in the battle against invasive Burmese pythons: the opossum. Opossums are a key food source for Burmese pythons, which are top predators in the ...

Dec. 3 (UPI) --An opossum was treated at a Florida wildlife center after breaking into a liquor store and drinking from a miniature bottle of liquor. Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge shared a photo of ...

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

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 ...