Last year's challenge brought in more than 850 participants and resulted in the removal of nearly 200 pythons. This year, the top prize for the most pythons caught is $10,000.

This little-known state forest in South Florida is home to several Everglades species and has hiking, biking, and horseback riding options for visitors.

The Center for Biological Diversity put federal and state agencies on notice for violating federal laws while constructing an ...