St. Lucie County is home to an emerging and breeding population of invasive tegu lizards, but also home to one of the state's most skilled trappers. A staggering 1,533 Argentine black and white tegus ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Argentine black and white tegus aren't the most recent invasive species in Florida, and they won't be the last, unfortunately.

Georgia and Florida have their share of gators, turtles, snakes and iguanas. But wildlife officials say not all of the creatures are welcome − particularly one invasive species. Multiple Argentine ...

A large reptile has officials on high alert in a Maine town, authorities shared on social media. Calling the animal a “large lizard on the loose,” the Old Town Police Department shared on Sunday, Aug.

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — A non-native reptile is threatening the Treasure Coast, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which said Argentine black and white tegu lizard ...

Argentine black and white tegus, an invasive species, are increasingly sighted near Palm Beach County. Tegus, reaching almost 5 feet long, are not protected in Florida except by anti-cruelty laws and ...

Recently, a number of Argentine black and white tegus have been spotted in Georgia, as well as in Texas and Florida. The tegu is a large, invasive species of lizard that's native to South America, ...

It’s probably not a surprise that a dog-sized lizard that’s been wreaking havoc on South Carolina wildlife doesn’t go far away when it gets cold. Even though Tegus are more acclimated to the weather ...

The tegu is a fascinating and fairly popular lizard that is powerful and incredible in appearance, but it’s more suited to experienced reptile keepers. Tegus require specific handling and grow up to ...

Occurred on August 17, 2015 / Exeter, California, USA Info from Licensor: "Winston is an Argentine black and white tegu. His favorite fruits are kiwi, cantaloupe, honeydew, and grapes." ...