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 ...

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

The Northern curly-tailed lizard, also known as Leiocephalus carinatus, is native to the Bahamas and has been established in South Florida since the 1930s. However, the species is now making its way ...

Florida's warm climate and lush landscapes have attracted visitors and out-of-state transplants for many, many years. But it's not just people who have been moving to the Sunshine State from far and ...

These lizards are also appearing in neighborhoods and commercial areas.

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 ...