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African Pythons Targeted for Removal

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The invasive Burmese Python ( Python molurus ) is well established in the Florida Everglade. Another species of Python, the African Python ( Python sebae ) has established a small population in the 2,877-acre Bird Drive Area (BDA) in South Florida. The best chance to catch a Python is during a cold front.

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Birding Shanghai in March 2022

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Once the egg has been laid, the female is chased away and the males hatch it.” And now for something completely different (Monty Python): It seems birds are generally quite adept at matching their plumage color with the plastic objects around them. It seems they kept a pheasant as a pet for the chick.

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