Huge Argentine tegus, big black-and-white lizards, have spread through Hillsborough, Miami-Dade, Charlotte, and St. Lucie Counties. Wildlife officials are racing to control these beasts, which grow up to five feet long – roughly the size of a child.
To tackle this problem, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) kicked off an all-out removal effort. These hungry predators eat just about anything – from local fruits and eggs to insects and small animals – causing major problems for native species.
“We will not tolerate any animal abuse in Florida,” said Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to Blooloop, addressing broader wildlife protection efforts in the state…