The event also draws attention to the risks of releasing nonnative pets into the wild.

When an invasive species alters that system, the effects can extend far beyond the food chain.

Florida scientists removed a record 177 Burmese pythons weighing over four tons, using innovative tracking methods to protect ...

Nothing says Florida quite like a state agency-sponsored event where participants can win $10,000 in cash by hunting and ...

Florida's annual effort to tackle one of the world's most notorious invasive species is returning this July, but wildlife ...

Case dismissed, but fight spotlights clash between aggressive invasive species threat and federal park rules on handling ...

The annual Florida Python Challenge is only a few weeks away, but participants will have trouble matching a new record set ...

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

A Florida man was fined for catching an invasive python in Everglades National Park. His case was later dismissed.

A Florida man was hailed as a hero for catching an 8-foot-long invasive python, and then fined for it. Where is it legal to ...

In two weeks, the 2026 Florida Python Challenge™ kicks off! Registered participants have the opportunity to win a share of $25,000 in prizes while removing invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades ...

Registration is open for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, a 10-day competition that offers participants a shot at $25,000 in prizes for removing invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades. The ...