In the 1990s, Nile monitors appeared in Florida, possibly via the pet trade; they may prey on sea turtles, wading birds, and burrowing owls
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An established population of invasive Nile monitors in Cape Coral may threaten burrowing owls, sea turtles, wading birds, and other native animals.
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In the 1990s, Nile monitors appeared in Florida, possibly via the pet trade; they may prey on sea turtles, wading birds, and burrowing owls
An established population of invasive Nile monitors in Cape Coral may threaten burrowing owls, sea turtles, wading birds, and other native animals.
