Florida Officials Warn Residents About Dangerous Invasive Reptile in the State, And It's Not a Python or Iguana

Nile monitors are classified as invasive and are not protected in Florida except under anti-cruelty laws, according to the ...

South Florida’s Newest Invasive Threat Is a 6-Foot-Long Lizard from Africa

Wildlife biologists and trappers in Florida say Nile monitors are an up-and-coming invasive species that threatens native wildlife.
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South Florida wildlife officials warn six-foot African lizards are expanding into new areas

Nile monitors are spreading through canals, stressing native nests. Florida expands removal rules and urges fast sighting ...

Nile Monitors Are The Next Major Invasive Species Threat Taking Over Florida

The state of Florida's 'Dirty Dozen' invasive species list recently got an update, adding three new species to the list and remove three that pose less of ...
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What to Know About Monitor Lizards

Monitor lizards are a large group of lizards that fall under the genus Varanus. There are many different types, and they vary widely in size and appearance. Monitor lizards are not native to the ...
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Apopka man captures moment large exotic lizard crawls up to his home

STEWART: A VIDEO-GONE-VIRAL OF A LARGE LIZARD SCALING A WINDOW SCREEN IN APOPKA HAS PUT SOME NEIGHBORS ON EDGE. MICHELLE: AND FOR GOOD REASON. IT IS LARGE. WESH 2’S AMANDA DUKES SOUGHT OUT THE EXPERTS ...
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Watch as 3-foot lizard leads reptile catcher on frantic chase through Australia cafe

Drew Godfrey ended up chasing the 3-foot yellow spotted monitor lizard behind the cafe’s counter, sending staff running. Facebook video screenshot The same Australian reptile catcher who gained ...