177 pythons, four tons: Record 8,080 pounds of invasive Burmese pythons removed from Southwest Florida this breeding season

Florida’s battle against invasive Burmese pythons has seen a significant victory. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida reported its most successful season, removing a record 177 snakes weighing over 8,000 pounds. Innovative methods, including using tagged “scout snakes,” helped biologists intercept large breeding females, preventing thousands of eggs from entering the ecosystem. This ongoing effort is…

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‘Pushpa of Falta’, TMC leader Jahangir Khan paraded in shorts after arrest | Kolkata News

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan, also known as ‘Pushpa’, was paraded through the Falta area by police on Thursday after his arrest in connection with extortion and other charges.In the video, Khan is seen walking through Falta under police escort, with helmet-clad officers surrounding him.Khan, who is currently in police custody, was arrested near…

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‘All soldiers of Congress party’: Sachin Pilot plays down Ashok Gehlot’s remarks, says he has always shown affection | India News

NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday sought to play down former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot‘s recent criticism of him, saying Gehlot has always shown him affection. Emphasising party unity, Pilot said Congress leaders and workers should work together to strengthen the organisation.“I heard his statement. What I remember is that he…

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Delhi-born Nikhil Chaudhary earns maiden Australia call-up for Bangladesh T20Is | Cricket News

Nikhil Chaudhary (Getty Images) Delhi-born spin-bowling all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary has moved a step closer to a remarkable cricketing milestone after being named in Australia’s T20I squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.The 30-year-old has become the first Indian-born male cricketer in more than 60 years to earn a place in an Australian national squad. Australia…

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