In the heart of the Florida Everglades, a team of scientists is fighting back against one of the state’s most destructive invaders—the Burmese python. These massive snakes, which can grow over 15 feet long, have been wiping out native animals like raccoons, bobcats, and marsh rabbits.
Now, researchers at the University of Florida have a surprising new weapon: robot bunnies. Designed by wildlife ecologist Robert McCleery’s team, these high-tech decoys mimic the heat, movement, and even the smell of real marsh rabbits—one of the python’s favorite meals.
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