Razor-clawed carnivorous invasive reptiles spreading in South Florida pose bigger threat than iguanas, officials say

Powerful, carnivorous Nile monitor lizards are expanding through South Florida's canal systems, with sightings climbing sharply, according to wildlife officials.
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Florida is home to the nation’s most dangerous invasive lizard. Experts say there’s potential for its presence to expand

Florida residents are no strangers to invasive reptiles, from the iguanas that fall out of trees in the winter, to the ...

Hate iguanas? These razor-clawed carnivorous invasive reptiles are scarier

Green iguanas are mostly plant-eaters. Nile monitors are carnivores that actively hunt vertebrate prey. Monitors are bulkier, with longer necks, narrower snouts and thicker, more muscular tails. They ...

Florida Officials Warn Residents About Dangerous Invasive Reptile in the State, And It's Not a Python or Iguana

Nile monitors are classified as invasive and are not protected in Florida except under anti-cruelty laws, according to the ...

Freezing reptile dubbed ‘Lizard in a blizzard’ is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snow

Wildlife officials say a large exotic lizard was found buried in the snow in Rhode Island. A man spotted the cold-blooded reptile from his driveway and quickly brought it inside on Tuesday.
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9 Incredible Lizards That Look Like Dragons

One animal in Australia is so difficult to spot it has been named the hidden dragon lizard. The reptile, which blends perfectly into the reddish orange terrain, avoided documented sightings for years.