Florida has dozens of nonnative lizard species that are bigger, faster and stronger than native species. They have teeth, and some have bad attitudes. Here’s a look at which ones can ...

Komodo dragons, the largest lizards, are apex predators native to Indonesian islands, known for their venomous bite and scavenging habits. Monitor liz ...

It's not his goal. He gingerly opens the cage and sets the raccoon free. His real intent is to catch Nile monitor lizards, an invasive species that has come to Florida through the pet trade.

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 can grow to just ...

Officers found Huff's body on the floor, with his pet Nile monitor lizards feeding on his flesh. The state medical examiner is investigating the cause of death. Huff, 42, had last been seen Sunday ...

Resplendent in scaly beauty with vivid colors and rows of protective spines, the green iguana is one of several big lizards in Florida. The Nile monitor and tegu (see below) are the other common large ...

A monitor lizard was seen eating the remains of a newborn child in Thailand, sending shockwaves across the Samut Prakan province. People in Bang Phli district, about 40km from Bangkok, reported ...

A monitor lizard was seen eating the remains of a newborn child in Thailand, sending shockwaves across the Samut Prakan province. People in Bang Phli district, about 40km from Bangkok, reported the ...