African Nile monitor lizards, introduced to Florida through the pet trade, have established a wild population in Cape Coral, ...

This invasive Florida species can climb, swim and is highly aggressive. Meet the Nile monitor, the largest and most dangerous lizard in the U.S., according to the United States Geological Survey. Nile ...

An established population of invasive Nile monitors in Cape Coral may threaten burrowing owls, sea turtles, wading birds, and ...

A large, aggressive lizard species is establishing breeding populations across South Florida, and it’s nothing like the iguanas residents are used to seeing on seawalls or in backyard mango trees.

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 ...

Invasive Nile monitor lizards are carnivorous, can grow over six feet long, and are considered dangerous to humans and pets. Most of the over 2,000 sightings have occurred in South Florida, ...

In this video, a Florida man, the “Python Cowboy,” hunts for invasive species. As he points out, “Here in Florida, we got more than just pythons, iguanas, and New Yorkers. We got Nile monitors and all ...

Invasive, carnivorous Nile monitor lizards are a dangerous problem in South Florida. These lizards can grow up to six-and-a-half feet long and pose a threat to small pets and native wildlife. Most ...

The Nile monitor is an invasive, aggressive lizard species established in parts of Florida. These large lizards can grow over 6 feet long and are skilled swimmers and climbers. While not venomous, ...