Officers dispatched to investigate a report of a “Komodo dragon” inside a vacant Northern California home probably weren’t sure what to expect. The officers found a young ornate Nile monitor had been ...

The wearables industry has solved the relatively easy stuff: step counting, sleep tracking, fitness coaching. It has also solved more complex things like detecting atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea.

The news never seemed to stop in 2025, and usually, it focused on humans. But many of the newsmakers walked on four legs, not two. This year saw headlines about a massive escaped lizard that roamed ...

Cold weather in the Fort Myers-Naples area may cause invasive iguanas to fall from trees. Temperatures below 50 degrees can incapacitate cold-blooded reptiles like iguanas and cane toads. While the ...

Like many residents of warm climates, the brown lizards scurrying around New Orleans have a worse temper in extreme heat. According to a new study from Tulane researchers, these invasive brown anoles ...

HERNDON, Va., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyBitz, an AMETEK business and a leader in intelligent tank monitoring solutions, today announced the launch of the SmartTank ST705 Radar Monitor, a ...

Are you considering a reptile pet? Lizards have captivating colors, unique personalities, and manageable care routines. They're ideal pets for both beginners and experienced pet enthusiasts. In this ...

The Nile monitor is an invasive, aggressive lizard species established in parts of Florida. These large lizards can grow over 6 feet long and are skilled swimmers and climbers. While not venomous, ...

BLUFFTON, S.C. (WTOC) - Beekeepers in Bluffton will have to keep a watchful eye on their hives for yellow legged hornets, an invasive species that started in Savannah, Georgia coming in from the ports ...

ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. — A First Coast News crew was walking through Dutton Island Preserve in Atlantic Beach, filming video for a story when something caught their attention. Stradling a guardrail was ...

The Savannah region's business index decreased by 0.6% in the second quarter, ending a recent period of economic growth. Economic indicators such as consumer spending, port imports, and employment in ...

When paleontologists only have so many clues to infer a fossil’s original form, it’s all too easy to make honest mistakes. Sometimes, supposedly reasonable assumptions set researchers on the wrong ...