In an innovative move to control the invasive Burmese python population in the Everglades, Florida has introduced robot rabbits as a new tool . These mechanical decoys mimic the appearance, movement, and even scent of real marsh rabbits, a favorite prey of the pythons. The South Florida Water Management District, in collaboration with the University of Florida, deployed 120 robot rabbits this summer to lure the elusive snakes from their hiding spots.

The Burmese pythons, not native to Florida, have significantly disrupted the Everglades ecosystem since their introduction, primarily through escaped or released pets. Their presence has led to a dramatic decline in native species, with the snakes eliminating 95% of small mammals and many birds in Everglades National Park. The Hillsboroug

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