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

If residents spot one, the advice is simple: Don't touch it.

Researchers attach tracking devices to three-pound opossums, allowing them to track and capture pythons who eat them.

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

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Sergio Candido is the managing editor for the South region at cbsnews.com, coordinating multiplatform news coverage for CBS Miami, CBS Texas and CBS Atlanta. He previously worked for outlets including ...

It's official, the Florida Python Challenge this year has a winner. The $10,000 grand prize went to Ronald Kiger, who removed 20 Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades during the 10-day hunt, ...

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