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

They don't belong in Georgia, but the Argentine tegu has managed to invade more than 20 counties over the last few years.

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

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 ...

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

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

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

Every morning in Miami, our fieldwork begins the same way. Fresh Cuban coffee and pastelitos—delicious Latin American ...

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

Researchers who have studied genetic evidence of iguanas suggest the ancient reptiles traveled nearly 5,000 miles from North ...

A new species of lizard, the Scawfell Island sunskink, has been discovered by researchers on an island north-east of Mackay. The island has the rare distinction of hosting two unique breeds ...

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 ...