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New and experimental responses to Everglades invasives

New and experimental responses to Everglades invasives

Air-breathing swamp eels detected at a South Florida refuge could threaten prey communities and persist through drought. Managers are testing solar-powered robotic rabbit decoys to attract invasive Burmese pythons; effectiveness, cost, scalability, and animal-welfare implications remain unresolved.

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Updated Sep 24, 2026