Python egg hunt: Florida elimination program adds new reward category

The South Florida Water Management District is now rewarding hunters for removing python eggs and active nests from the ...

Scientist sounds alert over Burmese python predations in Naples

Expert at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida topped their own record for the most tonnage of Burmese python removed from ...

Python hunters captured 8,000 pounds of snake. Meet their leader

A team of Burmese python hunters caught a record breaking 8,000 pounds in snake this season. Meet the man leading the crusade ...
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

How scientists use DNA to protect sea turtles

ShellBank uses DNA to trace sea turtle origins, reveal global connections, and help scientists protect endangered populations ...

How many tons of invasive Burmese pythons were captured in Florida this season?

During the season, the team captured 177 invasive Burmese pythons with a combined weight of 8,080 pounds. Captured females ...
Science Friday

10 great nature books for kids

Summer is a great time for children to explore the outdoors, so we asked literacy experts Melissa Stewart and Kathy Renfrew to help us put together a list of books that are sure t ...