Invasive lizards are moving into Central Florida. More may be on the way.

Non-native lizards have been spotted in downtown Orlando, at Disney and at UCF’s campus, among other local spots.
AOL

This invasive lizard in Florida is raising concerns. Here's why.

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 ...
Sun Sentinel

These big predator lizards eat iguanas, toads and more. Here’s where they lurk in Florida.

Six-foot predatory lizards normally found along the Nile River in Africa have set up shop in South Florida — and Palm Beach County canals are a hot spot. Nile monitors, which can grow to just over 6 ...
NBC Los Angeles

Florida Man Convicted of Smuggling Lizards From Philippines

A Florida man pleaded guilty to his part in a trafficking scheme in which live water monitor lizards were stuffed into socks and concealed inside electronics to be smuggled from the Philippines to the ...
WBAL

Giant lizard that can grow up to 6 feet is invading South Florida’s ecosystem

(FLORIDA) — Another giant reptile is clawing its way toward disrupting the South Florida ecosystem as an invasive species. The Nile monitor — a semi-aquatic lizard equipped with razor claws that can ...
WSOC-TV

Florida wildlife officials capture large elusive lizard after year of trying

KEY LARGO, Fla. — A large invasive Asian water monitor on the loose in the Florida Keys for the last year has been captured, wildlife officials said Thursday. The 20-pound lizard was caught and ...
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The 'Python Cowboy' has a new target to hunt in Florida: 7-foot Nile monitor lizards

In his ongoing mission to eliminate invasive species from South Florida, a YouTuber renowned for his hunting is facing perhaps his most daunting challenge yet: Nile monitor lizards. Matt Kimmel, aka ...