Scientists urgently seek Florida residents to report nonnative lizards as early detection prevents invasive spread
May 15, 2026
The brown basilisk, a nonnative lizard, is gaining ground across South Florida, and University of Florida scientists need more data to determine its status and potential impacts. Wildlife specialists with the UF Institute of Food and ... READ MORE
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