Python Action Team Discovers the Largest Python Nest in Florida History

Florida's Python Action Team recently made a major win for biodiversity, finding the state's largest ever python nest.

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The invasive Burmese python poses a serious threat to Florida's ecosystem, due to its insatiable appetite for native species.

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A 13 feet 9 inches python was found laying a clutch of eggs.

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Removing this python and her eggs substantially reduces risk to indigenous wildlife.

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The python's removal not only demonstrates the extent of the invasive threat, but also underscores Florida's conservation efforts in the Everglades.

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The removal of the python and her brood marks a crucial victory in the fight against invasive species.

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The Burmese python's invasion from the East Indies to Florida highlights the ease of global species destabilizing local ecosystems.

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This record-breaking discovery testifies to the Python Action Team's crucial role in preserving Florida's wildlife.

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