Researchers are using tracking collars on opossums to find the invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. We explain how it's done.
From the bossy brushtail who spends most of his time on the forest floor, to the leaping sugar glider, and the resilient mountain pygmy possum which makes in the snowy peaks of the Australian Alps, ...
From brightly colored birds to the much-loved sugar glider, Australia's native animals are a sight to behold. The island ...
Florida scientists are using opossums to secretly track invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades-and it's working.
Florida researchers are combating invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades by fitting opossums with GPS collars, turning predator-prey encounters into tracking opportunities. The method, discovered ...
The collars send a signal to researchers after a opossum is eaten, leading to the snake's location ...
You won’t come within cooee of a honey possum (Tarsipes rostratus) unless you’re in the south-west of Western Australia. It’s ...
The regent honeyeater is a beautiful bird at risk of extinction. So how can we protect it from native predators, such as ...
Opossums are becoming Florida’s secret weapon against giant invasive pythons—thanks to GPS collars and a wild discovery.
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