"It's like catching a tornado. Swim, burrow, they climb trees, they are like modern day velociraptors." ...
"They're very wild, they're very active. They don't make good pets at all. They don't calm down." ...
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 ...
The Nile monitor has an aggressive temperament and thrives in Florida's climate.
Nile monitor lizards, an invasive species, are making their presence known in Cape Coral as temperatures rise.
"You cannot wait until an invasive species has demonstrated its impact upon the ecosystem. If you do, then it's too late." ...
Unemployment and stress are some of the factors reported to be fuelling mental health challenges among young people in West Nile ...
They came to the state many years ago via the exotic pet trade. Officials speak out after confirmed sighting of alligator-like lizard along busy road: 'Why … would someone have that for a pet?' first ...
From fuel prices to flight routes, the ripple effects of the war with Iran are spreading across global travel, raising new questions for anyone planning a trip in the months ahead.
Nile monitors are spreading across South Florida. They are olive-green or black, with yellow striping on their head and jaw ...
Asian swamp eels are spreading through the Everglades and decimating crayfish populations, leading to comparisons with ...