The Florida Fish and Wildlife is asking people to report sightings, but to stay away to avoid any attacks or incidents ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iguanas falling from trees aren’t the only invasive lizard to watch out for in South Florida. Invasive, carnivorous Nile monitor ...

Nile monitors are olive-green or black with yellow striping on their head and jaw. They have razor-sharp claws, a long split ...

The Nile monitor is an invasive, aggressive lizard species established in parts of Florida. These large lizards can grow over 6 feet long and are skilled swimmers and climbers. While not venomous, ...

Wildlife officials urge residents not to approach the lizard and to report sightings immediately Getty Nile monitors, unlike iguanas, are highly adaptable to sudden drops in temperatures The invasive ...

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 ...

Invasive, carnivorous Nile monitor lizards are a dangerous problem in South Florida. These lizards can grow up to six-and-a-half feet long and pose a threat to small pets and native wildlife. Most ...

Nile monitor lizards, an invasive species, are making their presence known in Cape Coral as temperatures rise.

Nile monitor lizards, an invasive and dangerous species, are spreading across Florida. Here's where they are and what to do if you see one.

What do Nile monitor lizards look like? Nile monitors are olive green to black in color and have cream-colored or yellow stripes on the jaw and head. They have rows of yellowish, V-shaped stripes ...