"You cannot wait until an invasive species has demonstrated its impact upon the ecosystem. If you do, then it's too late." ...

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

Sergio Candido is the managing editor for the South region at cbsnews.com, coordinating multiplatform news coverage for CBS Miami, CBS Texas and CBS Atlanta. He previously worked for outlets including ...

Nile monitor lizards, an invasive species, are making their presence known in Cape Coral as temperatures rise.

Tegus, an invasive species in Florida, pose a threat to native wildlife and ecosystems. Researchers aim to expand the use of these traps to manage other invasive species like iguanas and Nile monitors ...

Invasive Nile monitor lizards are carnivorous, can grow over six feet long, and are considered dangerous to humans and pets. Most of the over 2,000 sightings have occurred in South Florida, ...