Nile monitors are spreading across South Florida. Experts say they're like velociraptors

"It's like catching a tornado. Swim, burrow, they climb trees, they are like modern day velociraptors." ...

Giant lizard that can grow up to 6 feet is invading South Florida's ecosystem

Another giant reptile is clawing its way toward disrupting the South Florida ecosystem as an invasive species. The Nile monitor -- a semi-aquatic lizard equipped with razor claws that can grow up to 6 ...

Razor-clawed carnivorous invasive reptiles spreading in South Florida pose bigger threat than iguanas, officials say

Powerful, carnivorous Nile monitor lizards are expanding through South Florida's canal systems, with sightings climbing sharply, according to wildlife officials.
Boston.com

Leaping lizards! Officials warn of water monitor on the loose in Mass. town

Local News Leaping lizards! Officials warn of water monitor on the loose in Mass. town An exotic lizard with a potentially dangerous bite is running amok in a lakeside town. Webster officials are ...
Discover Wildlife

“Hunger drives the lizard to make a second attempt.” Watch brutal BBC footage of an opossum fighting off a huge lizard to save her babies

There are 50 species of monitor lizard and all but two are carnivorous. The lace monitor, also known as the tree goanna, is native to eastern Australia. Despite being a large lizard (it can grow up to ...
The Fresno Bee

Officers find giant lizard with ‘powerful bite’ in empty Northern California home

Police found a young ornate Nile monitor lizard inside a vacant Alameda home. Alameda Police Department Officers dispatched to investigate a report of a “Komodo dragon” inside a vacant Northern ...