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native and invasive animals in florida
FLORIDA, USA — There are now new rules to protect Florida from invasive animals. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has listed 16 high-risk reptiles you can no longer have as new pets.
Green Iguanas and Tegus are on the list. If you already have one of these reptiles, you're in the clear, but you do need a permit.
So which animals here in Florida are native and which are invasive?