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

Opossums as weapons against Burmese pythons? Here's what's happening

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

Florida scientists found an unlikely python-tracking trick after a snake ate an opossum

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

Why Florida Scientists Are Putting GPS Collars on Opossums to Track Giant Burmese Pythons

A bizarre discovery in Florida: GPS-collared opossums are now helping researchers hunt invasive Burmese pythons.
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Opossums are becoming Florida’s secret weapon against giant invasive pythons—thanks to GPS collars and a wild discovery.