Article #85879

Times of India

Times of India

Title Florida scientists used female Burmese pythons as live lures to find invasive males in Everglades Source Times of India
Description In Florida, scientists discovered that captive female pythons failed to attract wild males. Utilizing artificial intelligence, researchers sifted through millions of camera images, revealing few python sightings. Additionally, attempts to use mammalian scent lures for detecting the invasive Burmese pythons proved futile. However, there is optimism as removal strategies in the Everglades are progressing, bolstered by hunting and radio tracking initiatives aimed at controlling the invasive species population.
Link https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/florida-scientists-used-female-burmese-pythons-as-live-lures-to-find-invasive-males-in-the-everglades-but-3-million-camera-trap-photos-produced-only-four-python-detections/articleshow/132579858.cms Published At 2026-07-23 09:12:45 (6 days ago)
Created At 2026-07-23 09:26:31 Updated At 2026-07-23 09:26:31