The fight against invasive Burmese pythons in Florida’s Everglades begins after dark. As the giant snakes emerge to hunt, professional python hunters head into the swamps in search of one of the region’s most destructive predators. Burmese pythons prey on native wildlife including rabbits, raccoons, deer and even alligators, contributing to major declines in some animal populations. Among the hunters is Donna Kalil, the first woman hired by the state for the job. During an overnight patrol, she and her team track down several newly hatched pythons. Researchers estimate that more than 300,000 of the invasive snakes now live in the Florida Everglades, making every capture part of a wider effort to protect the ecosystem. 

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