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flag South Florida tests solar-powered robot rabbits to lure and capture invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades.

flag The South Florida Water Management District is testing robot rabbits to combat invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades, which have devastated native wildlife. flag The solar-powered decoys mimic marsh rabbits with heat, scent, and movement to lure snakes into camera-monitored pens for detection and capture. flag Deployed in a pilot project with 120 units, the $4,000 devices aim to improve detection of elusive, camouflaged snakes. flag The effort supports broader removal campaigns, including public challenges that have led to over 23,000 pythons removed since 2000. flag Officials say each capture helps protect the ecosystem, and while the robot initiative is still early, researchers remain hopeful it will become an effective tool.

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