Florida scientists are deploying robotic rabbits to lure and detect Burmese pythons. The invasive snakes have caused catastrophic declines in native wildlife populations. The tech-enabled decoys mimic ...

A water management district in Florida’s Everglades is using robot rabbits to help monitor and eventually eliminate its ever-growing population of invasive Burmese pythons that have wreaked havoc on ...

Among the cypress and saw grass of South Florida, a new weapon in the state's fight to remove invasive pythons lurks, waiting to entice its prey. Yes, it's a mechanical rabbit. Just don’t call it the ...

When it comes to quick feet, bunnies are the real deal. In fact, they can reach speeds of up to 45 mph. There has perhaps never been a more quick-footed rabbit than this brave mama bunny spotted in ...

The robots mimic the movements and body temperature of real rabbits, a favored prey of pythons. The project is funded by the South Florida Water Management District and builds upon previous research ...