Among the cypress and saw grass of South Florida, a new weapon in the state's fight to remove invasive pythons lurks, waiting to entice its prey.
Yes, it's a mechanical rabbit. Just don’t call it the Energizer bunny.
Researchers at the University of Florida have outfitted 40 furry, fake toy rabbits with motors and tiny heaters that work together to mimic the movements and body temperature of a marsh rabbit ‒ a favorite python meal.
The fluffy army's mission? Help conservationists remove the highly destructive serpents that have invaded the state's ecosystem.
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