Amazing stuff! Will it work?
Pythons primarily sense their prey using a combination of sight, smell, and heat detection. So these robots smell right and are warm enough? 😊
"Researchers have deployed 40 robot rabbits in South Florida to lure out invasive Burmese pythons. The robot bunnies use motion sensors and cameras to alert scientists when a python gets close."
"... As reported by The Palm Beach Post, researchers led by UF professor of wildlife ecology and conservation Robert McCleery have released 40 solar-powered, remote-controlled robot bunnies in South Florida this month. The researchers replaced the plush toy’s stuffing with motors and heaters to imitate the motions and body temperatures of one of pythons’ favorite snacks: marsh rabbits (Sylvilagus palustris). ..."
Robot bunnies deployed in Florida to fight invasive pythons "Researchers found a creative new solution to track down the snakes."
Dr. Chris Dutton and his Robo-bunnies tackle the Burmese Python problem in the Everglades (original news release)
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