Cat-Eating Nile Lizards Targeted in Florida

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    A cat-eating lizard native to Africa is being targeted by Florida state wildlife officials who say the creatures, known as Nile monitors, could be dangerous to pets and people.

    The Florida Fish and Wildlife Service said Friday it is “increasing efforts to locate and remove them,” particularly along canals in Palm Beach County, north of Miami.

    The lizards can be mistaken for iguanas and typically grow to five feet (1.5 meters) long. Their mottled coloring may be yellow, olive or brown.

    Read more http://news.discovery.com/animals/pets/cat-eating-lizards-targeted-in-florida-150411.htm
     

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