The invasive species is primarily found in and around the Everglades ecosystem in South Florida, where they prey on birds, mammals and other reptiles. The Florida Python Challenge was created by the ...

Growing native plants and eradicating invasive ones is a challenging part of restoration projects. Even when done well, artificial sites don’t perfectly replicate nature.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is set to launch its annual campaign to remove invasive snakes from ...

Scientists are experimenting with robotic rabbits in hopes of luring the destructive snakes out of hiding so they can be ...

How big is the problem? In the US alone, more than 6,500 invasive species have a foothold in regions where they don’t belong. But new tools are emerging to help conservationists detect and control ...

Cane toads, an invasive species in Florida, pose a threat to pets and native wildlife due to the toxins they secrete. These toads were introduced to control pests but have become a problem ...

The Florida Python Challenge 2025 will award $25,000 in prizes, with the top prize being $10,000. The competition is being organized in conjunction with the South Florida Water Management District, ...

Florida Python Challenge begins July 11, bringing hunters to the Everglades to remove invasive Burmese pythons that threaten ...

Burmese pythons have been rampant in South Florida since the 1990s, when they started breeding in the Everglades.

Florida Python Challenge kicked off Friday, with competitors starting as early as 12:01 a.m. searching the Everglades to find ...

An invasive species of fish that can live out of the water has been found lurking in Canada, experts warn.

Invasive species can wreak havoc wherever they're found, but Florida has a few that are particularly dangerous. Here are the most threatening of them.