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

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

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 ...

Local News Leaping lizards! Officials warn of water monitor on the loose in Mass. town An exotic lizard with a potentially dangerous bite is running amok in a lakeside town. Webster officials are ...

Police found a young ornate Nile monitor lizard inside a vacant Alameda home. Alameda Police Department Officers dispatched to investigate a report of a “Komodo dragon” inside a vacant Northern ...

There are 50 species of monitor lizard and all but two are carnivorous. The lace monitor, also known as the tree goanna, is native to eastern Australia. Despite being a large lizard (it can grow up to ...

Officers dispatched to investigate a report of a “Komodo dragon” inside a vacant Northern California home probably weren’t sure what to expect. The officers found a young ornate Nile monitor had been ...