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Florida Museum of Natural History

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Today, the Argentine black and white tegu is considered an invasive species in Florida, but long before they arrived via the pet trade, their prehistoric ancestors roamed this region.

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Photo courtesy of Kevin Blackwell / Amphibian Foundation

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