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Invasive Argentine tegu has established itself in a new Florida county. What to know
The newest Florida population of the invasive Argentine tegu lizard was recently discovered in this Florida county. What to ...
ClickOrlando8d
This invasive lizard is expanding throughout Florida. Here’s what to watch for
These large lizards can reach up to 5 feet long in some cases, and they pose a potential threat to the state if left ...
The Cool Down on MSN1d
Researchers sound alarm after recording sudden drop in species used to help fight diseases: 'That is really, really dangerous'
"They keep on picking up the pathogens as the season goes." Researchers sound alarm after recording sudden drop in species ...
USA Today13d
Tegu lizards are emerging threat along the Treasure Coast and eat native Florida species
Over 1,500 tegu lizards have been reported or caught in St. Lucie ... of which 80% have been introduced via the live animal ...
Bradenton Herald4d
‘Pygmy’ creature with ‘leaf’-like toes found in South Africa. It’s a new species
Intrigued, they caught several for a closer look and soon realized they’d found a new species: Goggia sabula, or the gravel pygmy gecko. A Goggia sabula, or gravel pygmy gecko. Photo from ...
Treasure Coast Newspapers13d
Tegu lizards are emerging threat along the Treasure Coast and eat native Florida species
Over 1,500 tegu lizards have been reported or caught ... been introduced via the live animal trade. About 150 species are established in Florida, meaning they are reproducing in the wild.