Hundreds of non-native animal & plant species live in Florida. They prey on native critters & damage native ecosystems.

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. As the weather heats up, a growing number of ...

The invasive Burmese pythons plaguing Florida have an almost supernatural ability to absorb skeletons and scientists say they have finally found out how it’s done. Turns out the intimidating predators ...

A ball python, also called the royal python, is a less troublesome cousin to the Burmese, and has been eating its way through the Everglades for decades. Ball pythons are native to west sub Saharan ...

Hunters and adventurers alike are gearing up for the Python Challenge, a 10-day event emphasizing safety for both hunters and the surrounding species. Amy Siewe, a seasoned python huntress, shared ...

Taylor Stanberry of Naples took home first place in the 2025 Florida Python Challenge. She catches invasive Burmese pythons year-round as a contractor with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...