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Wildlife researchers have found an unconventional way to help control invasive Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades – by using one of the snakes’ favorite prey. Opossums are a key food source for ...

Florida's invasive Burmese python may have met its match with the opossum. USA TODAY Researchers in Florida are using an unexpected tool to help fight invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades: ...

Invasive Burmese pythons have established a large population in South Florida after being released as exotic pets. Colder weather limits the pythons' range, but there is evidence they may be adapting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock Opossums — or, as they are more commonly referred to in America, just possums — have become crucial players ...

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