Florida is home to some of the most unique ecosystems in the United States, from the vast wetlands of the Everglades to ...

Take a look at this Instagram post of a Burmese python swallowing a white-tailed deer and learn about the science behind the clip.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Burmese pythons are an invasive species in the Florida Everglades where they are decimating some medium-sized mammal species.

A new study suggests a substance in python blood could lead to new weight loss therapies for humans. The mice given the substance lost 9% of their body weight over 28 days. Scientists believe this ...

EVERGLADES, Fla. (WFLA)— A Florida representative joined university of Florida scientists to capture a 10-foot python they have tracked. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz joined UF scientists to ...

A striking new resident is settling into a permanent home at Brevard Zoo after being rescued from illegal ownership.

As Floridians enjoy the early summer weather outside, they might want to be aware of our slithery neighbors also enjoying the ...

Typically, when people think of dangerous animal encounters, they imagine them happening in remote wild places. In reality, they can happen almost anywhere, including along roadsides and near ...

As the winning team, Miami Dade College receives $9,000 in cash prizes of $50,000 total awarded to seven of the largest public colleges and universities in Florida ORLANDO – A spark of creativity and ...

A new report finds that 711,576 children, or 16.5% of Florida's youth, are living in poverty. The Florida Prosperity Initiative aims to cut childhood poverty in half by 2030 through community ...