Invasive caiman may pose new challenges for Everglades restoration
June 4, 2026
UF researchers pieced together the first comprehensive review of the spectacled caiman, a small invasive crocodile-like reptile. Introduced into South Florida more than 45 years ago, researchers have suspected caimans compete ... READ MORE
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