Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest the entire skeletons of their prey.

Scientists have unlocked the mystery of how Burmese pythons digest bones without leaving any trace in their droppings. The ...

Rather than dislocating its jaw before swallowing prey, the python devours animals thanks to a stretchy piece of connective tissue that connects its lower jaw to its skull.

As you can see from my battle wounds, I’m about 220 pounds and it pulled me to the grass,” one of the brave rescuers said.

Burmese pythons in Florida can eat larger prey than scientists previously thought due to their ability to stretch their jaws. Researchers believe that understanding the size limits of prey that ...

Pythons within the Liasis genus prefer warm, humid, low-lying habitats close to large bodies of water. They commonly camouflage themselves and lie in wait to strike their water-dwelling prey like ...

Version 2.0 of the study will add bunny scent to the stuffed rabbits if motion and heat aren’t enough to fool the pythons 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 ...

Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest the entire skeletons of their prey.