Hundreds of non-native animal & plant species live in Florida. They prey on native critters & damage native ecosystems.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Six-foot predatory lizards normally found along the Nile River in Africa have set up shop in South Florida — and Palm Beach County canals are a hot spot. Nile monitors, which ...

Green iguanas, sometimes called "mini dragons," have serrated teeth that can cause deep bites. If bitten, remain calm and avoid sudden movements; most iguanas will release and flee. If the iguana ...

Invasive green iguanas can be humanely killed on private property (with permission) and designated public lands in Florida. Iguana meat can be used in dishes like fajitas and scrambled eggs. Iguana ...

Amid a cold snap that brought snow to Southern states, Florida got so cold that lizards fell out of trees. Often mentioned as an indicator of how cold it is for the Sunshine State, invasive green ...