Florida has dozens of nonnative lizard species that are bigger, faster and stronger than native species. They have teeth, and some have bad attitudes. Here’s a look at which ones can actually… ...

AI Helps Identify Fossil of Prehistoric Tegu That Lived in Florida 16 Million Years Ago The tegu, long thought to be an invasive species, turns out to have arrived in North America about 16 million ...

Originally from South America, the charismatic tegu made its way to the United States via the pet trade of the 1990s. But a recent discovery shows these reptiles are no strangers to the region ...

TOOMBS COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is raising awareness around an invasive species that has made its way into Georgia. The tegu is native to South America and is ...

Although neighboring states have seen an influx of Argentine tegus, how many have been spotted in Alabama? Here's what we know ...

Argentine tegus are being spotted within the Southern U.S., specifically in Florida, Georgia and Texas. Are any in Louisiana? Here's what we know.

Georgia and Florida have their share of gators, turtles, snakes and iguanas. Now add Argentine tegus to the mix. Here's where to spot them.

Georgia and Florida have their share of gators, turtles, snakes and iguanas. Now add Argentine tegus to the mix. Here's where to spot them.

The newest Florida population of the invasive Argentine tegu lizard was recently discovered in this Florida county. What to know if you spot one.

The newest Florida population of the invasive Argentine tegu lizard was recently discovered in this Florida county. What to know if you spot one.