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

Wildlife officials urge residents not to approach the lizard and to report sightings immediately ...

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.

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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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 ...
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Florida has a new invasive species and they are not messing around

Getty Image I swear, Florida is the land of invasive species. As if the green iguanas and Burmese pythons were not enough to wreak havoc, the Sunshine State now has another invasive species to contend ...

Snakes on a plane, skinks in the post: The slippery and growing problem of animal smuggling

Thousands of animals are being stuffed into toys and electrical goods by criminals cashing in on the market for rare pets.

Dinosaur-like bird battles massive reptile in swamp; is it real?

Footage shows shows the shoebill's precision strike to seemingly control the outcome. But is it real?

Python Nicknamed 'The Baroness' Breaks Record for World's Longest Snake with Over 23 Feet of Scales

"This snake could easily swallow at least a calf, if not an adult cow," an explorer and natural history photographer said of ...
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Burmese Python Slithers to Victory in Utica Zoo's 2026 Election

A Burmese python named Spot has been named the new Prezoodent at the Utica Zoo after winning the 2026 election.