Northern Lizard Caught at Border

A northern curly-tailed lizard—native to Florida, the Bahamas, and Cuba—was intercepted by customs in a parking lot, likely hitching a ride in a shipping container. The DENR swooped in to prevent it from establishing itself in the local ecosystem, where it could threaten native skinks by competing for food. This isn’t the first time an invasive species has slipped through; spotted lanternflies, fire ants, and even the fig sphinx moth have arrived before. Border vigilance and rapid response are crucial to protecting our environment from ecological disruption. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dafb4b16ce549b0f