Burmese pythons are a secretive bunch, making them difficult to spot and difficult to coax out into the open — that is, unless you’re a robotic rabbit. According to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), robotic rabbits are a part of an innovative initiative to remove the Burmese python from the Florida Everglades. Ever since then, the snakes have hunted the native species and threatened the native ecosystems of South Florida, disrupting the natural balance between predators and prey. The robotic rabbits were positioned in South Florida to attract pythons for trapping and removal. Read More: Stopping the Spread of Invasive SpeciesAdvertisementProviding Protection for the EvergladesBurmese pythons are a serious threat to the Florida Everglades, though they aren’t the only issue facing the environment there.