Invasive species, like the Burmese pythons and green iguanas, wreak havoc on Florida's ecosystems. But an invasive lizard is garnering extra attention and giving Floridians and their pets more to ...

Nile monitor lizard burrows can rack up millions of dollars in damage to infrastructure such as sidewalks and seawalls.

Florida is a haven for biodiversity, but not all of its residents are welcome. Invasive reptiles have made their mark on the Sunshine State, upsetting the delicate balance of its ecosystems. While the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This invasive Florida species can climb, swim and is highly aggressive. Meet the Nile monitor, the largest and most dangerous ...

ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. — A First Coast News crew was walking through Dutton Island Preserve in Atlantic Beach, filming video for a story when something caught their attention. Stradling a guardrail was ...

During a cold snap in southern Florida in January, residents were warned to watch out for paralyzed lizards falling from trees. The lowest temperatures in a decade stunned and immobilized the lizards, ...

Mosquitoes might be the bane of a summer barbecue in Kendall or a stroll on Miami Beach, but researchers in Florida are now also looking at the insects’ more obscure targets — and how even a tiny, ...

Florida lizards have absolutely no shame. Photo via sadodada Florida lizard fears no beast. Photo via kelso82290 Seriously, Florida lizards will ride your dog like Atreyu from NeverEnding Story. Photo ...

MIAMI — Mosquitoes might be the bane of a summer barbecue in Kendall or a stroll on Miami Beach, but researchers in Florida are now also looking at the insects’ more obscure targets — and how even a ...