When it comes to the invasive and destructive Burmese python in Florida, it's as simple as those two words. Starting Friday (July 11) another step will be taken to reduce the population of these ...
For the animals and plants native to the Florida Everglades, the removal of invasive species like the Burmese python is a tough job that someone’s got to do. But for many military veterans who help ...
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In other words, good luck finding the invasive species that has been slithering around the Everglades for years and destroying the ecosystem. But just because pythons are difficult to find doesn't ...
Friday is the first day of the 2025 Florida Python Challenge, when avid and amateur hunters alike can compete for cash prizes as they work to rid the Everglades of the ravenous, invasive Burmese ...
The challenge takes place from July 11-20 in designated South Florida locations. Participants compete for prizes, including $10,000 for removing the most pythons. Pythons must be killed humanely using ...
Florida truly is a bounty hunter’s paradise. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has organized black bear trophy hunts, an iguana removal program, and actively encourages ...