The Argentine black and white tegu lizard is a non-native, invasive species distributed throughout Florida through escapes or intentional captive animal or pet releases. They have been spotted in all ...

They were first documented in Florida in 1976 and were introduced via the pet trade as escaped or released ... in St. Lucie County. Cuban tree frogs are an invasive species brought to Florida ...

British zoologist Lancelot Hogben was studying African clawed frogs (Xenopus laevis ... across international borders each year for the pet trade and culinary markets. These movements continue ...