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

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Researchers in Florida are capturing invasive Burmese pythons by using tracking devices placed on raccoons and possums.

Florida scientists are using opossums to secretly track invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades-and it's working.

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Scientists found a shocking way to track Florida's invasive pythons: let the snakes swallow GPS-collared opossums.

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Opossums are becoming Florida’s secret weapon against giant invasive pythons—thanks to GPS collars and a wild discovery.