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GPS-collared opossums help track Florida pythons after being eaten

GPS-collared opossums help track Florida pythons after being eaten

Summary

Researchers are using GPS collars on opossums to track Burmese pythons in Florida. When a collared opossum is eaten by a python, the GPS device helps scientists find and remove the snake.

Key Facts

  • Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida.
  • These pythons pose a threat to local wildlife.
  • Scientists put GPS collars on opossums to locate pythons.
  • When a python eats a collared opossum, the GPS helps track the snake’s location.
  • This method helps remove more pythons from the wild.
  • Controlling the python population helps protect Florida’s ecosystem.
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