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

Florida scientists are using opossums to secretly track invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades-and it's working.

Predators face off: Alligators and invasive Burmese pythons are preying on each other in the Everglades during peak gator mating season. Ecosystem impact: Officials say native gators occasionally ...

Florida's Burmese pythons have reached a level of lore in Florida that perhaps no other animals have held in the state. They're the ultimate of swamp monsters. Pythons are gigantic predators from ...

Predators in conflict: Alligators and invasive Burmese pythons are preying on each other in Florida's Everglades, highlighting a complex ecological battle. Seasonal safety alerts: Gator mating season ...

The collars send a signal to researchers after a opossum is eaten, leading to the snake's location ...

Florida alligators are opportunistic feeders with a wide-ranging diet. Invasive Burmese pythons are on the gator menu.