Giant pregnant Burmese python caught in FloridaAugust 14, 2012 - 14:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The biggest Burmese python ever recorded in Florida has been caught in the Everglades, US scientists say. The snake measuring 17ft 7in (5.18m) and weighing 164lb (74kg) was found in Everglades National Park, the University of Florida announced. The python - now dead - was pregnant with 87 eggs, also believed to be a record. Non-native Burmese pythons have been blamed for a staggering decline of mammals in Florida's Everglades. Scientists say the latest discovery shows just how pervasive the snakes, native to South East Asia, have become in South Florida. "It means these snakes are surviving a long time in the wild," said Kenneth Krysko, at the Florida Museum of Natural History. "There's nothing stopping them, and the native wildlife are in trouble." He said that the snake had feathers in its stomach that would help to identify the types of wildlife it was eating, BBC News reported. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |