For years, the Everglades was known for its tangled wetlands, alligators and an abundance of smaller mammals moving through ...

Florida's yearly python hunt may suggest that one giant snake is Florida's defining environmental headache. In reality, Burmese pythons are just one piece of a much larger invasive-species problem.

Florida’s southern wetlands have been overtaken by a predator that does not belong there. Burmese pythons, native to ...

Months of planning, a remote swamp route and a remarkable discovery helped this determined hunter turn a grueling challenge ...

Months of planning, a remote swamp route and a remarkable discovery helped one determined hunter turn a grueling challenge ...

FLORIDA, USA — Numbers are in for Florida's 2026 Python Challenge. The annual challenge, hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, is designed to raise awareness about invasive ...

Snake hunters helped thin out Burmese pythons during the 13th annual Florida Python Challenge, capturing 280 of the invasive reptiles during the 10-day event that ended on July 19. The event drew 907 ...

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The 2026 Florida Python Challenge saw hundreds of participants compete to remove the invasive species from South Florida. Hunter Tom Rahill won the $10,000 grand prize for catching the most snakes, ...

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The snakes were a little more elusive this year, but 280 invasive Burmese pythons were removed during the annual Florida Python Challenge. The number was slightly below the 294 captured in 2025. The ...

Some experts suspect human interaction may be a factor as great hammerheads are particularly vulnerable to dying after being caught on a fishing line.