“Jesus Lizards,” Fermin described. “They run ... It’s called the Brown Basilisk, and scientists with the University of Florida report the lizard is gaining ground across South Florida.

University of Florida researchers want residents to let them know when they see the brown basilisk lizard, a.k.a. the "Jesus lizard." ...

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.

KEY LARGO, Fla. – Wildlife officials have finally captured a large invasive Asian water monitor that had been running loose in the Florida Keys for more than a year. Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

A South Florida wildlife dealer who gained fame as “the Lizard King” was charged Tuesday with running an operation that smuggled turtles from Florida to China, Japan and other countries ...

Tegu lizard invades Florida's ecosystem. Biologists worry nonnative reptile could tip ecological balance. May 22, 2010. By Martin E. Comas. OCALA NATIONAL FOREST, FLA.

Florida Fish and Wildlife officials posted pictures on Facebook with the caption: “Elusive lizard captured!” The lizard was more than 5 feet (1.52 meters) long and weighed 20 pounds (9 kilograms).

Wildlife officials have finally captured a large invasive Asian water monitor that had been running loose in the Florida Keys for more than a year. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.