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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.

Video shows monster Burmese python swallow 77-pound deer whole

Ecosystems can be thrown into chaos by unexpected invaders, and few examples are as striking as a massive snake devouring a ...

Invasive Burmese Pythons In Florida May Have Finally Met Their Match: GPS-Tracked Opossums

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

Invasive Burmese pythons may have met their match – opossums

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

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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Florida possums with GPS collars used to track pythons in Everglades

Opossums are being used to fight invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. Here's how researchers are doing it and pythons ...

Amber Pinkerton on body image

At some points in her life, Amber Pinkerton has felt as if she was suffering from scopophobia — the fear of being watched.

Forget smartwatches, your clothes could soon track your health

A new smart fabric powered by your phone has the potential to quietly replace wearable health trackers as we know them.
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Murder probe after body found on Yanchep bush track

Police have launched a murder probe after a 27-year-old man was found dead on a bush track near homes in WA. AddedMar 3rd, 2026 © 2026 Nine Entertainment Co.