The newest established Florida population of the invasive Argentine tegu was recently discovered in St. Lucie County. What to ...

They don't belong in Georgia, but the Argentine tegu has managed to invade more than 20 counties over the last few years.

These large lizards can reach up to 5 feet long in some cases, and they pose a potential threat to the state if left ...

The Argentine black and white tegu, an invasive species native to South America, has been spotted in Key Largo and other ...

When the deputy arrived, she found that the homeowner had already captured the guest, a tegu lizard. Tegus are found in Central and South America. As of Saturday night, the lizard, Dwayne “the ...

The Argentine black and white tegu is large lizard that can grow to nearly 5 ... They have sharp teeth and claws and strong jaws." Bites can cause serious injuries if you don’t take proper ...

In 2016, researchers supported by FAPESP had shown that tegu lizards reach higher temperatures than the burrows they inhabit in spring. This new study has found a physiological explanation for the ...

Over 1,500 tegu lizards have been reported or caught ... Lucie County, making it a state hotspot for the invasive carnivorous lizard, according to the online invasive species map eddmaps.org.

The dog-sized Black and White Tegu has been spotted in South Florida ... that the first verified report of the destructive invasive lizard on North Key Largo was recorded on Tuesday.