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The man who captured 87 Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades: Why did he do it?

Aaron Mann has earned recognition in South Florida for capturing 87 Burmese pythons, an invasive species threatening the ...

Florida man catches 87 invasive pythons in a month, awarded $1K through state incentive system

In 2023, a 19-foot python was captured in Florida, which would be worth $425 under the new incentive programs.
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‘Robo-Bunnies’ Are the Newest Weapon in the Fight Against Invasive Burmese Pythons in Florida

Scientists are experimenting with robotic rabbits in hopes of luring the destructive snakes out of hiding so they can be ...
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Naples woman captures 60 Burmese pythons to win $10K in record-setting Florida Python Challenge

A woman from Naples has taken home the prize for capturing the most snakes during the 2025 Florida Python Challenge.Taylor<a ...

Meet the robo-bunny: This tiny, furry robot is taking on invasive pythons in Florida

Burmese pythons have terrorized the Florida Everglades for years. Scientists are hoping robotic bunnies will end the ...

Record year for Burmese python program means fewer snakes, more hope for native wildlife

The Burmese python — an apex predator that can grow over 18 feet long and eat animals larger than itself — has decimated native wildlife throughout much of South Florida. Its presence is directly ...