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

"They're very wild, they're very active. They don't make good pets at all. They don't calm down." ...

South Florida is already home to iguanas, crocodiles, and alligators, and all manner of dangerous animals (looking at you, Burmese pythons), but few likely know we also have dragons. Invasive species ...

If you care about Florida’s native turtles, nesting birds, and wild spaces, this story will hit close to home. Nile monitor lizards — powerful, fast-moving carnivores that can grow up to 7 feet long — ...

Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, bothersome or good only for their leathery skins.

The animal kingdom is filled with creatures that can be surprisingly lethal. From tiny insects carrying deadly diseases to massive predators with ...

These wetlands, these alligators ... it has to have some kind of monetary value,” said George Melancon, alligator research biologist for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

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

At a glance, alligators and crocodiles look nearly identical. Both are massive reptiles with armored skin, powerful jaws and a prehistoric lineage that ...

It has been confirmed that the Nile crocodile found at a Kelso beach last Friday, has died after exposure to the ocean. According to the Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), officials ...

The Nile crocodile at Crow’s facility’s before it died. Photo: Supplied. A NILE crocodile that was discovered stranded on a South Coast beach, and then rescued by the Centre for Rehabilitation of ...

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