The Cool Down on MSN

Meet the 60-year-old who hunts invasive pythons that are 'destroying' the Florida Everglades: 'They were eating everything'

The impact that these invasive animals are having on our wildlife is astounding." Meet the 60-year-old who hunts invasive ...

Asking Eric: There was an incident while I was pet-sitting, and I’m still worrying about it

Dear Eric: I recently pet-sat for somewhat new friends. I had been invited on a weekend trip with them but had a work ...
worldanimalfoundation

7 Snakes That Can Survive in Complete Darkness

WorldAnimalFoundation.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More Imagine a place where sunlight has never touched the ground—deep ...
Miami Herald

Wearing a Santa hat, biologist captures a giant python in Florida using a ‘spy snake’

Ian Easterling, a biologist with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, captured a 153-pound female Burmese python, one of the largest caught in Florida in 2025. Conservancy of Southwest ...
Rams Wire

Florida has dangerous animals that can kill. A list of the deadliest

Everyone knows by now that Florida has a problem with the invasive Burmese python. Wild Burmese pythons can pose some risk to humans, even those who aren't purposefully pursuing them. Traffic ...