Argentine red tegu facts come to life as Jay Brewer holds a large, relaxed reptile close to the camera. He highlights its broad cheeks, reddish-brown coloring, and calm behavior while explaining that ...

Wildlife officials in a number of states are trying to combat the rise in invasive Argentine black and white tegu populations. The tegu is a large, invasive species of lizard that's native to South ...

A large reptile has officials on high alert in a Maine town, authorities shared on social media. Calling the animal a “large lizard on the loose,” the Old Town Police Department shared on Sunday, Aug.

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 "lizard in a blizzard" is actively recovering. A Providence, Rhode Island, man clearing snow after last week's massive winter storm made a shocking discovery when he spotted a large exotic tegu ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Argentine Black and White Tegu, once a darling of the pet trade, is now banned in South Carolina. The nuisance Argentine Black ...

Originally from South America, the charismatic tegu made its way to the United States via the pet trade of the 1990s. After wreaking havoc in Florida's ecosystems, the exotic lizard was classified as ...