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Pathologists in Florida who freed a 5-foot alligator corpse from the body of an 18-foot Burmese python.

Invasive Burmese pythons continue to devastate native wildlife populations in South Florida, swallowing prey as large as deer and alligators whole. Recently, biologists witnessed a significant and ...

Studies indicate Burmese pythons' gape size is bigger than previously thought, allowing them to consume larger prey and significantly impact Florida's ecosystem by preying on larger animals. A new stu ...

Former pro boxer wrangles what’s believed to be longest python caught in Florida this year Read full article: Legendary ‘Python Cowboy’ bags mother of all snakes Trappers bag one of the ...

Safety tips: What to do if you see an alligator? Though Florida residents have learned to coexist with alligators, the potential for conflict always exists, according to the Florida Fish and ...

The New York man whose pet alligator Albert was confiscated by state officials warns animal owners they could be coming for you next after a squirrel rescuer’s beloved buddy P’Nut was just ...

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Once considered the ideal place to live out one’s golden years, Florida is quickly losing favor with retirement-aged folks. Remote workers and the wealthy are flocking to the state and driving ...