Georgia officials are urging residents to kill the invasive, fast-moving lizards that are spreading across the state

Georgia officials are asking residents to report or remove Argentine black and white tegus, as the invasive species threatens native wildlife ...

Georgia is battling invasive, 4-foot-long lizards

Wildlife experts in Georgia are urging locals to keep on the lookout for any four-foot-long lizards wandering around the Peach State. As its name implies, the Argentine black and white tegu ( Salvator ...

5 things to know about the Peter's rock agama

Peter’s rock agama is a fast-moving, nonnative lizard that has become a familiar sight in parts of Florida, including Brevard ...
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Huge South American lizards moving north to South Georgia

Tegu lizards are perfectly legal in Georgia — as pets. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, however, has been working since the beginning of the year to trap tegus sighted in Toombs and ...

The bizarre defence mechanisms lizards use to stay alive

Imagine being a predator looking for an easy meal. You spot a small lizard basking on a rock and move in for the attack. At ...
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Georgia Officials Are Urging Residents to Kill the Invasive, Fast-Moving Lizards That Are Spreading Across the State

A large invasive lizard is spreading across Georgia, and wildlife officials are asking the public for help eradicating it. According to local news outlet WSB-TV, the Georgia Department of Natural ...