A carnivorous lizard is taking over Florida and it's nearly impossible to catch or remove

"You cannot wait until an invasive species has demonstrated its impact upon the ecosystem. If you do, then it's too late." ...

Florida's New Invasive Species Is a 7-Foot Lizard That Eats Everything and Fears Nothing

"They're very wild, they're very active. They don't make good pets at all. They don't calm down." ...

Nile monitors are spreading across South Florida. Experts say they're like velociraptors

"It's like catching a tornado. Swim, burrow, they climb trees, they are like modern day velociraptors." ...

Giant lizard that can grow up to 6 feet is invading South Florida's ecosystem

Another giant reptile is clawing its way toward disrupting the South Florida ecosystem as an invasive species. The Nile monitor -- a semi-aquatic lizard equipped with razor claws that can grow up to 6 ...

Are Nile monitors in Florida? What to know about the dangerous lizards

Nile monitor lizards are dangerous, invasive predators in Florida. Here's where they are in the state and what to do if you ...

Razor-clawed carnivorous invasive reptiles spreading in South Florida pose bigger threat than iguanas, officials say

Powerful, carnivorous Nile monitor lizards are expanding through South Florida's canal systems, with sightings climbing sharply, according to wildlife officials.
Miami New Times

Did South Florida Just Gain an Invasive Species? Meet the Nile Monitor

South Florida is already home to iguanas, crocodiles, and alligators, and all manner of dangerous animals (looking at you, Burmese pythons), but few likely know we also have dragons. Invasive species ...
Arkansas Times

Yikes! Carnival worker passes out carnivorous baby monitor lizards as prizes

WINNER WINNER FINGER DINNER: A fairgoer reported that baby savannah monitor lizards were being passed off as iguanas and given as prizes at the Washington County Fair. The Washington County Fair in ...