Robotic rabbits deployed to combat Burmese pythons

Wildlife officials in South Florida are testing a new tool in their battle against Burmese pythons: robotic rabbits. The South Florida Water Management District has deployed about 120 solar-powered decoys across the region, including the Everglades.

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Wildlife officials in South Florida are testing a new tool in their battle against Burmese pythons: robotic rabbits.

The South Florida Water Management District has deployed about 120 solar-powered decoys across the region, including the Everglades. The devices mimic real rabbits by producing heat, movement and scent, three signals that attract snakes. Each decoy is paired with a camera system that notifies trappers when a python is detected.

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