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

Scientists in Florida have launched a new offensive against the Burmese python invasion, this time using opossums, one of the giant snake’s favorite prey. The initiative comes from biologists A.J.

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