Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Burmese pythons are an invasive species in the Florida Everglades where they are decimating some medium-sized mammal species.

The Florida Python Challenge is an annual 10-day hunting competition encouraging participants to remove Burmese pythons from eight Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-managed lands in ...

This Instagram post of a Burmese python eating a 77-pound white-tailed deer is quite horrifying. It teaches us a lot about the power of these incredible but invasive reptiles. At the same time, it ...

Florida is home to 46 native snake species, with several lakes known for high snake populations. The Everglades are notable for the invasive Burmese python, which has thrived for decades. Lake ...

Florida's statewide alligator hunting season runs from August 15 to November 8, 2026. Hunters must apply for permits in a multi-phase process, with the first application period starting May 8. A ...

Alligator mating season in Florida begins in April and runs through early September. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and keep pets away from bodies of water. Florida is home to an ...

Two Florida towns, Stuart and Cedar Key, were named among the Top 10 Best Coastal Small Towns in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Stuart, Florida, located on the state's Treasure Coast, ...

A Florida school bus driver was arrested after allegedly driving a bus with 29 students into the path of an oncoming train. Video evidence reportedly shows the driver proceeding onto the tracks ...