Burmese pythons, originating from Southeast Asia, have invaded Florida's Everglades, decimating native wildlife populations.

CINCINNATI — In a discovery that might even frighten the writers of the horror movie “Anaconda,” researchers have documented just how wide Burmese pythons can stretch their mouths.

In the ring, she is known as the "Burmese Python," a name that nods to both her mother's heritage and her fearless fighting style. Ms Barke has carved out a place at the top of one of the world's most ...