The tegu is a large, invasive, commonly black and white lizard from Argentina. They can grow up to 4 feet long and weighing 10 pounds or more, according to Georgia Wildlife. Unlike some other lizards, ...

The tegu is a large, invasive, commonly black and white lizard from Argentina. They can grow up to 4 feet long and weighing 10 pounds or more, according to Georgia Wildlife. Unlike some other lizards, ...

Originally from South America, the charismatic tegu made its way to the United States via the pet trade of the 1990s. But a recent discovery shows these reptiles are no strangers to the region -- ...

The newest established population of the Argentine tegu was recently discovered in St. Lucie County. There are "reproducing populations" of tegus in Hillsborough, Miami-Dade and Charlotte counties.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Argentine tegus are coming to a community near you. Black and white lizards that grow up to 5 feet in length, tegus are among the ...

Argentine black and white tegus, an invasive species, are increasingly sighted near Palm Beach County. Tegus, reaching almost 5 feet long, are not protected in Florida except by anti-cruelty laws and ...

The tegu is a fascinating and fairly popular lizard that is powerful and incredible in appearance, but it’s more suited to experienced reptile keepers. Tegus require specific handling and grow up to ...

Argentine black and white tegus are an invasive lizard species spreading through Florida and other Southeastern states. These lizards can grow up to five feet long, weigh 10 pounds, and pose a threat ...

Today, the Argentine black and white tegu is considered an invasive species in Florida, but long before they arrived via the pet trade, their prehistoric ancestors roamed this region. Credit: Kevin ...