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May 2020
“Giant” lizard established as invasive species in Florida
Argentine black and white tegu. Photo and caption: Stan Kirkland/Florida FWC/www.fox13news.com
The culprit is the so-called Argentine black and white tegu and it poses a real threat to wildlife in Florida and Georgia.…
Stories you may have missed this week
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Invasive lizard species spotted in Georgia
An invasive South American lizard - known as a tegus - was recently spotted in Georgia…
Georgian authorities work to eradicate invasive 4-foot-long lizard species
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There is more to add to this list of invasive species that you just…
An invasive species of lizard has been spotted in Georgia. Residents are urged to report it and…
An invasive South American lizard that Georgia authorities are trying to eradicate has been sighted for the third year in a row, a reptile conservation group has said. Facebook post. Georgia's Ministry of Natural…
Giant 4ft Long Lizard Now Established In Georgia As An Invasive Species
item Argentine black and white tegu (Stan Kirkland / Florida FWC) ATLANTA - It is the largest lizard of its kind and it now inhabits Georgia, which is of concern to wildlife officials. The Argentinian black and white tegus poses a…
Giant 4-foot-long lizards now established as invasive species in Florida and Georgia
item Argentine black and white tegu (Stan Kirkland / Florida FWC) ATLANTA - It is the largest lizard of its kind, and it now inhabits both Florida and Georgia, which is of concern to wildlife officials. The Argentine black and…
Georgia faces invasive 4-foot species of lizard, Argentine black and white tegu, wildlife officials…
Georgian wildlife authorities are trying to eradicate the invasive black and white Argentine tegu, an omnivorous lizard that can grow up to 4 feet in length and is now established in Toombs and Tattnall counties.They weigh over 10 pounds…
Discovery of new species of lizard in northern Kerala ignites scanner into illegal mining
In an important find, a team of researchers came across two species of lizards in northern Kerala, one of which has been documented in a hilly area prone to persistent illegal mining. The finding underscores the importance of protecting…
First RI lizard species found in South County
Rhode Island's herpetological community is erupting with excitement at the discovery of the first confirmed lizard sighting in the state. A common five-lined skink (Plestiodon fasciatus) of uncertain origin was…
RI’s first species of lizard discovered in South County – ecoRI News
By TODD McLEISH / ecoRI News contributorThe Rhode Island herpetological community is overflowing with excitement to discover the first confirmed lizard sighting in the state. A five-lined skink (Plestiodon fasciatus) of uncertain origin…