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- 1Florida deploys robot rabbits to lure invasive Burmese pythons▼When a district in Florida used robot rabbits to eliminate growing population of Burmese pythons and prot
A Florida district has begun using robotic rabbits to help control the growing population of Burmese pythons, an invasive species that has devastated local wildlife in the Everglades region. The mechanical decoys mimic the warmth and movement of real rabbits to draw the snakes out of hiding so they can be captured. The unusual tactic has drawn widespread attention as an example of creative technology being used in conservation and ecosystem protection.
- 2Miccosukee Arts & Science Symposium Highlights Everglades Protection▼Miccosukee Arts & Science Symposium: Art, Culture & Protecting the Everglades
The Miccosukee Tribe is holding an Arts & Science Symposium in Florida focused on the intersection of art, culture and protecting the Everglades. The event brings together artists and scientists to discuss conservation of the wetlands central to the tribe's heritage and way of life. It highlights ongoing Indigenous-led efforts to raise awareness of environmental threats to the region.