Study finds that Burmese pythons in South Florida can open jaws wider than previously thought

Scientists in Florida are sounding the alarm over what they’re calling a "wildlife issue of our time." A new study found that invasive Burmese pythons in South Florida – which can grow to 18 feet long – are able to open their jaws wider than previously thought, making them capable of swallowing native deer and alligators whole.

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Author: Rich