A staggering 1,533 Argentine black and white tegus have been captured or observed in St. Lucie County, making it a state ...

Lizards are a diverse and ancient group of reptiles that live around the world today. There are thousands of lizard species, and each has special adaptations and traits. They range in size from the ...

The newest established Florida population of the invasive Argentine tegu was recently discovered in St. Lucie County. What to ...

Each lizard is unique. Some have longer legs, others stronger jaws, and all behave slightly differently. The differences ...

The invasive species is a threat to native insects and reptiles by preying upon and competing with them for resources. Origin: Tropical, sub-Saharan Africa Habitat: Found in Florida in urban areas ...

Lizards have different lifespans depending on their species and environment. Understanding their lifespan helps in caring for ...

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A new reptilian threat is emerging on the Treasure Coast, who said Argentine black and white tegu lizards populations are on ...

The Argentine black and white tegu lizard is a non-native, invasive species distributed throughout Florida through escapes or ...

making it a state hotspot for the invasive carnivorous lizard, according to the online invasive species map eddmaps.org. Ten have been caught or observed in Martin County and only one has been ...