The lizard was first observed in Florida in 1963, thought to have been dumped in the wild as pet lizards often are in Florida. The basilisk had reached as far north as Sebastian Inlet by 2008.

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Florida's delicate ecosystem has handled a number of different kinds of reptiles that have made the state their home - but the 'Jesus Christ lizard', scientifically known as Brown Basilisks, have ...

It’s called the Brown Basilisk, and scientists with the University of Florida report the lizard is gaining ground across South Florida.

A brown basilisk lizard at the Mount Botanical Garden on Wednesday August 10, 2022. Brown basilisks hail from Central America and are expanding their range in South Florida.

You will think your eyes are deceiving you when you watch this incredible footage of a lizard running across the surface of the water. This is not an AI-generated image—basilisk lizards can actually ...

During a cold snap in southern Florida in January, residents were warned to watch out for paralyzed lizards falling from trees.

Like all nonnative reptile species, green iguanas aren't protected in Florida except by anti-cruelty law and can be humanely killed.

During a cold snap in southern Florida in January, residents were warned to watch out for paralyzed lizards falling from trees.