Invasive Agama lizard sightings rise in Florida; scientists raise public health concerns

Research indicates the invasive lizards are gradually moving North, including one spotted this month in Duval County.
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Tegu lizards are emerging threat along the Treasure Coast and eat native Florida species

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 ...

Peter's rock agama lizard could be a public health risk to Floridians

One of the many introduced lizard species in Florida might be increasing transmissions of mosquito-borne illnesses to humans, according to a University of Florida research team. The Peter’s rock agama ...
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'Unwanted' wildlife in Florida: Iguanas are joined by at least 67 other invasive species

Note to readers: This story was originally published in 2022. It's been republished with some minor changes to reflect the story from this week of the iguana hunter on Marco Island. Florida is home to ...