Tegu lizards are emerging threat along the Treasure Coast and eat native Florida species
A staggering 1,533 Argentine black and white tegus have been captured or observed in St. Lucie County, making it a state ...
Pythons, iguanas, agama lizards: Exotic animals sightings around Florida's Treasure Coast
The Argentine black and white tegu lizard is a non-native, invasive species distributed throughout Florida through escapes or ...
Amid a tropical paradise known as 'Lizard Island,' researchers are cracking open evolution's black box
Every morning in Miami, our fieldwork begins the same way. Fresh Cuban coffee and pastelitos—delicious Latin American ...
How Long Does Lizard Live?
Lizards have different lifespans depending on their species and environment. Understanding their lifespan helps in caring for ...
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Non-native black and white tegu lizard population growing fast along Treasure Coast
A new reptilian threat is emerging on the Treasure Coast, who said Argentine black and white tegu lizards populations are on ...
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Pythons, iguanas, agama lizards: Exotic animals sightings around Florida's Treasure Coast
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 ...