As climate change continues to shape and threaten global food security, both advocates and scientists are consistently on the hunt for viable solutions — and, according to a new study from the journal Scientific Reports, a potential new frontrunner has slithered into the mix.
As researchers write, commercial python farming could provide a “flexible and efficient” form of sustainable protein, while producing relatively little waste, especially when compared to conventional livestock. “Livestock production traditionally has relied on a small number of domesticated species and production models — a little-changed formula that until now has served humanity well,” the study authors write.
