5 things to know about the Peter's rock agama

Peter’s rock agama is a fast-moving, nonnative lizard that has become a familiar sight in parts of Florida, including Brevard ...

Those orange-headed lizards are here to stay

Peter's rock agama is spreading in Florida, and experts fear it may increase your risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
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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 ...
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This lizard is a better swimmer than you might think

Florida is home to a wide variety of lizard species, many of which live within urban environments. Locals and tourists often ...
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Shift in Florida’s lizard population could influence the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, UF scientists say

FLORIDA – A team of scientists from the University of Florida is exploring the impact of a lizard population shift that could influence the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. The brown anole, a ...
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Invasive Agama lizard sightings rise in Florida; scientists raise public health concerns

ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. — A First Coast News crew was walking through Dutton Island Preserve in Atlantic Beach, filming video for a story when something caught their attention. Stradling a guardrail was ...
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How South Florida lizards are helping to reshape Darwin’s theory of evolution

What do the finches of the Galapagos Islands and the lizards of a tiny island at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden have in common? They’ve both shaped ideas on evolution. But the lizards of Fairchild ...

Tegu lizard populations on the rise. Have they been spotted in Louisiana?

Black and white tegus are an invasive species of lizard that are growing in population. They've been spotted in a number of ...