Invasive Species: Tegu Lizards in Florida

Tegu lizards are native to Florida

Tegu lizards were intentionally introduced to Florida as a food source

Tegu lizards prey on adult native species in Florida

Tegu lizards are considered an invasive species in Florida

Tegu lizards were originally released into the wild in Florida

Nutria are native to North America.

The reason for introducing nutria to the U.S. was to control pest populations.

Nutria have a significant negative impact on wetlands and marshes.

Nutria are harmless to ecosystems.

Nutria were introduced to the U.S. for conservation purposes.