Are Florida's invasive Burmese pythons are more active in warmer months? Signs show signs of cold tolerance, potentially spreading north.

Here's what we know about the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, how the yearly hunt works and a little bit about last year's winner.

Wildlife researchers in Key Largo are collaring opossums to locate and remove invasive Burmese pythons that prey on endangered native mammals. The method uses mortality signals from VHF collars when a collared opossum is eaten, guiding teams to capture and ...