Tour Honey Island Swamp to learn about alligators, ancient cypress trees, and prohibition history

Just 45 minutes from the French Quarter, Honey Island Swamp is Louisiana's last untouched wetlands — 70,000 protected acres ...
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Watch what the deadliest snake in the US does to its prey

Snakes are often feared, but most play a vital role in keeping ecosystems balanced. We take a closer look at some of the most dangerous species in the United States, not just by venom strength, but by ...
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Burmese pythons have wiped out 98 percent of Florida’s opossums, so scientists are now strapping GPS collars onto the survivors and letting the snakes eat them, becau…

Florida researchers fitted GPS-collared opossums to track Burmese pythons from the inside — and the hidden biology of this ...
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After the catch: What some hunters do with carcass of pythons they catch

Preserving what's left of a python after its caught and killed requires a great deal of time, skill and patience.

Snake Hunters Head to Florida for the Wildest, Most Viral Competition in the Country

Former “Python Challenge” winner Taylor Stanberry says the timing of this year’s challenge should lead to lots of invasive ...