San Jose hikers were in for a surprise when they encountered more than the usual wildlife at Joseph D. Grant County Park. A few days ago, concerned citizens spotted and photographed an Argentine black-and-white tegu lizard, a species not indigenous to the region. They rightly informed the Santa Clara County Parks Department staff.
According to a social media post by the Santa Clara County Parks, these reptilian visitors are known for their taste for bird eggs, small birds, mammals, and invertebrates. However, they are considered docile towards humans…