A Large Lizard Is Invading Georgia
A large invasive lizard is threatening native wildlife in Georgia. The Argentine black and white Tegu, which are four feet long, has been spotted in Toombs and Tattnall counties. The…
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A large invasive lizard is threatening native wildlife in Georgia.
The Argentine black and white Tegu, which are four feet long, has been spotted in Toombs and Tattnall counties. The invasive species was first discovered in Florida and is believed to have entered the U.S. through the exotic pet trade.
Wildlife officials are working to remove the giant lizards because they are worried the Tegus will eat the native gopher tortoise's eggs and steal their burrows. The reptiles eat anything they want...from eggs to small animals. Oh, and they like cat food.
Since they lay about 35 eggs in a year, DNR officials are asking residents to report any tegu sightings online.
Source: CNN
