Wildlife biologists and trappers in Florida say Nile monitors are an up-and-coming invasive species that threatens native wildlife.

Researchers in Uganda have discovered a complex network of animals feeding on bats infected with Marburg virus, capturing startling footage of potential spillover risks for the first time.

Nile monitors are spreading through canals, stressing native nests. Florida expands removal rules and urges fast sighting ...

Discovery of many predators feeding on bats may be a ‘Rosetta Stone’ for understanding how diseases spread between animals, researchers hope ...

Thousands of animals are being stuffed into toys and electrical goods by criminals cashing in on the market for rare pets.

Nile monitor lizards, an invasive and dangerous species, are spreading across Florida. Here's where they are and what to do if you see one.

Monitor lizards are often confused with common house lizards. At first glance, both have long bodies, sharp claws and extended tails. When people see a small wall lizard drop its tail and run away, ...

Like other invasive species, including Burmese pythons and green iguanas, it’s legal to humanely kill Nile monitors on private property without a permit, with landowner permission, or on one of 32 ...

Witness the excitement as monitor lizards at Jay Prehistoric Pets eagerly pursue their chicken treat into the pond, creating a captivating feeding frenzy for the audience! Who's performing at the ...

Snakes are one of the few animals that regularly eat their own kind. In fact, there is a particular snake that feasts on a ...

Every other week, Monitor staff writes about a feature article exploring wellness in the Capital Region. We’d like to thank our Community Partner Concord Hospital. Our Community Partners do not ...