They came to Florida Atlantic University to learn about wading birds, but on Thursday, they got a lesson in slithering snakes.
About 17 environmental science students, most of whom are studying avian ecology, were trained on how to capture Burmese pythons, non-native snakes that have virtually wiped out raccoons, marsh rabbits and other mammals in the southern region of Everglades National Park.
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Eva Countess Kendeffy, the top German official in Florida who helped organize Obama’s previous visits to Germany, is nostalgic about Obama’s Berlin visit. She will retire at the end of June.
Hollywood’s parking spaces could be getting shorter.
Davie’s Town Council is taking a scheduled vacation break and will resume its regular meetings on July 17.
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