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UF researchers’ new outreach strategy succeeds, sets blueprint for detecting invasive species in Florida


October 28, 2024

Invasive species in Florida like Nile monitors and Argentine black-and-white tegus pose a growing threat to the Sunshine State’s environment, economy and public safety. South Florida’s warm climate, disturbed habitats and bustling pet ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Argentine Black And White Tegu, C-51 Basin, Climate Change, Cryptic Reptiles, Disturbed Habitats, EddMaps, Environment, Everglades, Florida Economy, Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), FLREC, Frank Mazzotti, FWC, Invasive Reptiles, Invasive Species In Florida, IVE-GOT1, Melissa Miller, Nile Monitor, Nile Monitors, Non-native, Palm Beach County, Pet Trade, Public Health In Florida, Reptiles, Scientific Reports, South Florida, Targeted Outreach, Tegu, UF Croc Docs, UF News, UF/IFAS Croc Docs, UF/IFAS Research

UF/IFAS scientists on the lookout for Nile monitors seek assistance from Boca Raton residents


September 3, 2020

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Nile monitors are predatory lizards that are an immediate threat to the Everglades ecosystems. UF/IFAS scientists are asking residents in Boca Raton to be a part of the “Backyard Canal Watch/Large Lizard Lookout” social ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: CROC Docs, FLREC, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Frank Mazzotti, Invasive Species, Justin Dalaba, Nile Monitor, SFYL HOT TOPIC, UF/IFAS FLREC

UF/IFAS scientists on the lookout for Argentine tegus, Nile monitors, seeking assistance from south Florida residents


May 7, 2020

DAVIE, Fla. – Nile monitors and Argentine giant tegus are predatory lizards that are an immediate threat to the Greater Everglades ecosystems. UF/IFAS scientists are looking to engage residents in south Florida currently in extended stay-at-home ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Argentine Tegu, Covid-19, Croc Docks, Davie, Frank Mazzotti, Nile Monitor, SFYL HOT TOPIC, UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County