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

"It's gut-wrenching that federal officials have already recognized the immense danger ... but are now leaving them in limbo." Lawsuit calls for ban as households keep rare lizard as pet: 'Before it ...

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

WASHINGTON— The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for failing to finalize federal protections for blue tree monitor lizards. The protections would ban ...

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

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

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 ...

WEBSTER, Mass. — A community in Massachusetts is on the lookout for Goose. But Goose is not a bird; it’s a water monitor lizard with an avian name. Goose, a 5-foot-long lizard, escaped his home in ...

Are you considering a reptile pet? Lizards have captivating colors, unique personalities, and manageable care routines. They're ideal pets for both beginners and experienced pet enthusiasts. In this ...