From prehistoric resident to runaway pet: First tegu fossil found in the US

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May 12, 2025, 3:53 pm206 ptsTop
Originally from South America, the charismatic tegu made its way to the United States via the pet trade of the 1990s. After wreaking havoc in Florida's ecosystems, the exotic lizard was classified as an invasive species. But a recent discovery from the Florida Museum of Natural History reveals the reptiles are…

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