A Burmese python population has emerged in Southwest Florida, raising fresh concerns about the invasive predator's spread.

Taylor Stanberry became the first woman to win Florida's annual python challenge last year by catching 60 pythons during the ...

A Burmese python population has emerged in Southwest Florida, raising fresh concerns about the invasive predator's spread.

The Florida Department of Health has issued a "do not consume python" advisory due to unhealthy mercury levels. Despite the advisory, it is not illegal to eat python meat in Florida. Some chefs and ...

Predators are often judged by the size of the animals they can overpower. Yet in the wild, a successful hunt does not always end with a successful meal. Sometimes the danger begins only after the ...

The Florida Python Challenge is returning. The start of the annual event — which offers hunters far and wide the chance to compete for prizes for removing the titular invasive species, Burmese pythons ...

Josh has a degree in Biology from University College London, and specialises in animals, palaeontology, climate, and the environment.View full profile Josh has a degree in Biology from University ...

Burmese pythons, an invasive species, are a significant threat to the Florida Everglades ecosystem. A small community of hunters is working to control the python population and preserve the area's ...