"The Endangered Species Act is an important tool in preventing the extinction of imperiled species like the dunes sagebrush lizard," said Amy Lueders, USFWS southwest regional director, in a statement ...

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

The Plateau spot-tailed earless lizard is indeed small and spotted. Contrary to its name, it has small ears concealed behind skin flaps to protect it from sand and debris. Since a petition was filed ...

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

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

Another giant reptile is clawing its way toward disrupting the South Florida ecosystem as an invasive species. The Nile ...

This hidden camera captures a striking moment as two vibrant lizards rest together on a moss-covered log in the forest. Their bright colors stand out against the earthy surroundings, while their calm ...

A Providence man rescued a 3-foot tegu lizard he found in the snow after a major storm. The man warmed the cold-blooded reptile before contacting a local pet store for professional help. Veterinarians ...

Wildlife officials are worried that an invasive lizard species causing problems in at least two neighboring states could now be taking root in South Carolina, with 100 reported sightings in less than ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – A man shoveling his driveway in Providence after Sunday’s major snowstorm found an unexpected visitor: an exotic lizard. The New England Wildlife Center said the large tegu ...

Officials with the Department of Natural Resources are seeking help from the public in tracking a 4-foot long lizard that is threatening wildlife in Georgia. According to the DNR, the Argentine black ...

Those same animals, the Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum), have now effectively vanished from the state’s uplands, ...