Monitor lizards are a large group of lizards that fall under the genus Varanus. There are many different types, and they vary widely in size and appearance. Monitor lizards are not native to the ...

Monitor lizards are often confused with common house lizards. At first glance, both have long bodies, sharp claws and extended tails. When people see a small wall lizard drop its tail and run away, ...

Seeing a large monitor lizard inside or around your home can be frightening. These reptiles are strong, fast, and can grow several feet long depending on the species. In tropical and subtropical ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iguanas falling from trees aren't the only invasive lizard to watch out for in South Florida. Invasive, carnivorous Nile monitor ...