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Robotic Rabbits Deployed to Distract Invasive Pythons in Florida

7/18/2025

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In a groundbreaking effort to protect Florida's fragile ecosystems, researchers have unleashed 40 robotic rabbits to lure invasive Burmese pythons away from dwindling marsh rabbit populations. Powered by solar energy, these animated decoys aim to draw the snakes in, with plans to enhance their appeal with scent in future trials.

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In a groundbreaking effort to protect Florida's fragile ecosystems, researchers have unleashed 40 robotic rabbits to lure invasive Burmese pythons away from dwindling marsh rabbit populations. Powered by solar energy, these animated decoys aim to draw the snakes in, with plans to enhance their appeal with scent in future trials.