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Bobcat takes down 13-foot Burmese python in Florida, experts shocked
Bobcat takes down 13-foot Burmese python in Florida, experts shocked

Time of India

timea day ago

  • Science
  • Time of India

Bobcat takes down 13-foot Burmese python in Florida, experts shocked

Wildlife just threw us a plot twist straight out of National Geographic (or honestly, a Florida-style action movie). In a rare and wild encounter deep in the Everglades, a bobcat took down a massive 13-foot Burmese python, and we're all here for this unexpected comeback story. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It happened near Naples, Florida, in December 2022. Wildlife biologist Ian Bartoszek and his team from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida were tracking a tagged python named Loki—a 52-pound, 13-foot-long "scout snake" used to find breeding female pythons. These snakes are part of a broader effort to control the invasive Burmese python population that's wreaking havoc in Florida's delicate ecosystem. But instead of finding Loki snuggled up with a lady python, Bartoszek stumbled upon a murder scene straight out of CSI: Wildlife Edition. Loki was dead—head gone, neck chewed, and the severed part was buried under pine needles like some kind of ritual. 'We've been following Loki through six breeding seasons. It was kind of sad and exciting at the same time,' Bartoszek said. So what creature could take down a monster snake like that? Bartoszek suspected a bobcat or maybe even a Florida panther. To get answers, he reached out to wild cat expert David Shindle from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and they set up a trail cam. Sure enough, the very next morning, the killer returned—on camera. An adult bobcat casually strolled in to sniff around the scene, probably checking if its midnight snack was still there. And just like that, the mystery was solved. Now here's the cool part: normally, Burmese pythons eat bobcats, not the other way around. But this time, Mother Nature had other plans. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A cold snap had hit the area, which might've left the cold-blooded python too sluggish to defend itself. It was a golden opportunity for the bobcat, and it took it. Bartoszek described it as a win for native predators. 'Score one for the home team,' he said. And honestly, we love to see it. This isn't a one-time fluke either. Bartoszek's team later found another python killed during a cold snap—this time, probably by a black bear. So it looks like native predators are finally figuring out how to fight back against the python invasion. Over time, this could be a game-changer. As Florida's ecosystem fights to rebalance itself, bobcats, bears, and other native animals are learning that pythons can be dinner—not just danger.

Springwatch viewers left 'dreading' show after spotting BBC host Chris Packham's 'annoying' habit
Springwatch viewers left 'dreading' show after spotting BBC host Chris Packham's 'annoying' habit

Daily Mail​

time3 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Daily Mail​

Springwatch viewers left 'dreading' show after spotting BBC host Chris Packham's 'annoying' habit

Springwatch viewers confessed that they have been left 'dreading' the show after spotting host Chris Packham's 'annoying' habit on Monday night. The latest series of the BBC series returned to our screens at the end of May from a new location of National Trust 's Longshaw Estate in the Peak District. Last night (Monday 2 June) saw Chris, 64, and co-star Michaela Strachan, 59, open the programme with a huge smile on their faces. Chris said: 'It's week two coming to you live from the National Trust Longshaw Estate up here in the Peak District National Park.' He continued: 'Now, Girls and Boys, there's no other way to spend a Monday night, you've got your Coffee and TV, and we're going to dive into the Chemical World of insect vesicant and a practical demonstration of oesophageal peristalsis.' Those watching at home all took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to say the same thing. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. '#springwatch ahh its Blur week. boys and girls, coffee and tv....' 'Blur references heard already.' 'Is Chris on to Blur this week, Beetlebum reference?' 'Ah! So Blur, this week. Nice one!' 'Packham crying to get as many Blursongs as he can. This is a low, tender, beetlebum etc.' According to The Express another said: 'F*** sake, so it's Blur this week, is it?' 'I dread to think how many annoying song references Chris is gonna make this week.' While others pointed out that last week's episode of the show focused on another popular band. 'Oh we've gone from Oasis to Blur. #Springwatch.' 'Blur "Beetlebum" Has Chris Packham moved from Oasis to Blur this week.' Many viewers took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share the same thoughts as Chris returned to our screens this week It comes after Chris complained that UK 'is going to hell in a handcart' after the Springwatch budget was slashed - and even branded Britain 'one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world '. The Watches - which are annual BBC programmes which explore the wildlife in the UK during each of the seasons - have been on our screens since 2005. Springwatch and Winterwatch are still running, but Autumnwatch wrapped up in 2022. And Chris, who has been a presenter on the shows since 2009, has shared his worries about the UK after it was revealed recently that the budget has been cut. Chris told Radio Times: 'Springwatch will always be needed. 'The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world and wildlife is going to hell in a handcart.' Despite that, there will be a new brand new series of Springwatch airing very soon, and Chris' co-star Michaela Strachan has teased what fans can expect. Michaela told the publication: 'We tell the stories nature gives us. We're in a new location – the National Trust's Longshaw Estate in the Peak District – so we'll be tracking wood warblers and curlews.' She added: 'We have great production values, even though our budget has been cut. 'There are positives to streaming, too; you can watch Springwatch on catch-up!' Springwatch's official Instagram account shared a sneak peek on their account with a video of the two ahead of the brand new series. Chris said: 'Springwatch is back! We're going to be coming from a brand new location, the National Trust Longshaw Estate in the Peak Distrct.' Michaela chimed in: I'll be on the lookout for mountain hares, brown long-eared bats and dippers.'

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