One of the many introduced lizard species in Florida might be increasing transmissions of mosquito-borne illnesses to humans, according to a University of Florida research team. The Peter’s rock agama ...

What can pull off an orange head and indigo blue body ... and is probably living in your neighborhood? Say hello to the Peter's rock agamas, also known as the red-headed agamas. They're yet another ...

Can one Florida invasive lizard preying on another that doesn't belong here lead to more mosquito bites and dangerous viruses for us all? Researchers suspect the answer might be 'yes.' Invasive brown ...

As a battle for territory unfolds between two different species of lizards invasive to Florida, a team of University of Florida scientists is trying to determine what it could mean for public health.

Peter's rock agamas were first documented in Florida in 1976, and are established in 20 counties. The red-headed lizards live primarily in our neighborhoods and other "human-dominated" areas in ...