For invasive reptile hunters in Florida, there’s another predatory lizard on the radar. Nile monitors, native to Africa, are populating parts of the Sunshine State, and they can now be killed ...

Since last November, when a prehistoric-looking shoebill landed on a tour boat in Uganda and appeared to dwarf observers, the birds have remained prominently in the spotlight.

Thousands of animals are being stuffed into toys and electrical goods by criminals cashing in on the market for rare pets.

If you haven’t heard of a goanna before, think VERY LARGE LIZARD. It’s a general name for several varieties of monitor lizard that live in Australia. And like so many, shall we say, “startling” ...

What do Nile monitor lizards look like? Nile monitors are olive green to black in color and have cream-colored or yellow stripes on the jaw and head. They have rows of yellowish, V-shaped stripes ...

The Nile monitor is an invasive, aggressive lizard species established in parts of Florida. These large lizards can grow over 6 feet long and are skilled swimmers and climbers. While not venomous, ...

In July 2025, Queensland's Environmental Crime Team stopped a package containing native lizards and monitors packed into black footwear. According to a statement from Australia's Department of Climate ...

Michael from The Reptile Zoo talks about the savannah monitor lizard, their size, habitat, diet, and care. These lizards are known for their intelligence, but require specific care! House lawmakers ...

Massachusetts Environmental Police have released new video showing the moment when they captured an escaped water monitor lizard that was on the loose for about two weeks. "Around 2 PM on Saturday, ...