Another giant reptile is clawing its way toward disrupting the South Florida ecosystem as an invasive species. The Nile monitor -- a semi-aquatic lizard equipped with razor claws that can grow up to 6 ...

Many lizards and insects shed their skin as part of their growth. Molting is essential as they grow larger and older, and it ...

Lizards have amazing regeneration abilities. When in danger, they may purposefully lose their tail, only for it to regrow later. While this is a feat of evolution, sometimes regeneration can go wrong, ...

The creatures can grow up to 5 feet long. Officials issue warning after hikers spot huge invasive lizard lurking in state park: 'If you see it, back away safely' first appeared on The Cool Down.

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — A non-native reptile is threatening the Treasure Coast, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which said Argentine black and white tegu lizard ...

There are 50 species of monitor lizard and all but two are carnivorous. The lace monitor, also known as the tree goanna, is native to eastern Australia. Despite being a large lizard (it can grow up to ...

Nile monitor lizards, an invasive and dangerous species, are spreading across Florida. Here's where they are and what to do ...

Florida’s growing towns are helping a giant Cuban lizard spread—putting native insects and fragile ecosystems at risk.