When it comes to tackling invasive species in South Florida, it's not just about spotting and removing. A group of University ...

The Nile monitor has an aggressive temperament and thrives in Florida's climate.

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

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

There are more than 40 species of snakes that are native to Florida, but only six of them are venomous. Snakes are most active in the spring and early summer months, when the weather warms up and they ...

Florida's HB1033 seeks to expand the ban on Green iguanas to include all species of iguanas, such as rock iguanas, spiny-tailed iguanas, rhinoceros iguanas, and chuckwallas. This legislation may have ...

1. Introduction -- Class Amphibia. 2. Species accounts: Order Caudata (salamanders) ; 3. Species accounts: Order Anura (frogs) -- Class Reptilia. 4. Species accounts ...

The American Alligator is the official state reptile of Florida. Some residents fear them, and many residents love them. After all, they are the mascot of our beloved, local, Florida Gators. Here are ...

Florida is turning to radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to combat invading nonnative reptiles that might displace or prey on the state’s own indigenous fauna. The Florida Fish and ...

Local conservationists and pet store owners are hopeful a bill banning the sale of all iguanas as well as the sale of recreational dogs and cats won't pass in the Florida Legislature. The amendment to ...