Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida's warm climate and diverse habitats make it especially vulnerable to invasive species. Over the years, a number of ...

The Northern curly-tailed lizard, also known as Leiocephalus carinatus, is native to the Bahamas and has been established in ...

Non-native lizards have been spotted in downtown Orlando, at Disney and at UCF’s campus, among other local spots.

Kangaroos, monkeys, giant lizards, snakes and a 2,000-pound white rhinoceros are among more than 140 animals that escaped ...

You’ve probably seen a headline or two about an invasive species taking over. Perhaps you’ve seen a sign warning of non-native plants. But have you ever wondered what those labels actually mean? Are ...

A Florida homeowner found an alarming surprise in her yard: a giant snake. Authorities identified the animal as a 9-foot boa constrictor, a species that is not native to Florida. According to the ...

Florida’s warm climate and diverse habitats make it especially vulnerable to invasive species. Over the years, a number of non-native animals have been introduced to the state, some intentionally and ...