Just when you thought you knew everything about one of Florida's least-favorite invasive species, a surprise emerges. Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest ...

The Burmese python, one of the world’s largest snakes, displays an extraordinary biological adaptation that allows it to consume prey much larger than its own head. This ability has fascinated ...

Ever heard of a heat-seeking missile? Well, meet nature’s version: the heat-sensing python. In this article, I will introduce you to these remarkable snakes. These creatures are more than just big ...

Specialized cells in the intestinal lining of Burmese pythons allows them to completely absorb the skeletons of their prey. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Burmese pythons and other carnivorous snakes are well-known for swallowing their prey whole. But what comes out the other end doesn’t resemble what went in. There’s not a bone to be seen in their poop ...

Researchers discover the secret behind Burmese pythons' ability to fully digest the bones of their prey. Everglades NPS from Homestead, Florida, United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ...

High up from the forest floor, birds flit from limb to limb and weave their homes from leafy foliage, seemingly safe from ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Who do you think would win a fight between a python and a crocodile in Florida? Generally, we would look to real-life ...