South Florida Water Management District is in its second year of managing a Python Removal Program. Winners win cash prizes.

Thinking of a pet snake? Skip the dander and daily walks. We explore the costs, lifespan, and best beginner species for ...

The Florida Python Challenge is fast approaching, and hunters can sign up now to euthanize as many invasive Burmese pythons as possible in 10 days to help protect the Everglades (and potentially win ...

Asian swamp eels are spreading through the Everglades and decimating crayfish populations, leading to comparisons with ...

A colony of African vervets in Dania Beach raises big questions about how humans can and should manage nonnative species.

If you care about Florida's native turtles, nesting birds, and wild spaces, this story will hit close to home. Nile monitor lizards - powerful, fast-moving carnivores that can grow up to 7 feet long - ...

Unlike the green iguanas that have become a familiar, if unwelcome, sight in the region, Nile monitors are aggressive ...

Earth may not host kaiju-level behemoth snakes like Titanoboa or Vasuki anymore, but it still has some pretty large specimens ...

Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, ...

Colorado has a reputation for soaring peaks, powdery slopes, and postcard views, but the real fun begins when things get a little strange. Beneath the polished adventure ads and scenic overlooks, ...

When it comes to tackling invasive species in South Florida, it's not just about spotting and removing. A group of University ...

Pedal Pushers Cafe in Lanesboro is one of those places, except once you know about it, you’ll never drive past again. Pedal ...